It felt like forever before we were allowed to see her. As we walked into the room with the doctor,, my heart broke for the second time. There were so many wires and cables attached to her I could barely hold the tears back but I had to, I couldn't let her see me like this.
"Miss Thomson, how're you feeling?" the doctor asked her
"Yeah good, a bit sore, a bit gassy" she laughed
"That's understandable, we've got plenty of pain relief for you so don't worry about that. Do you know why you're here?"
"Nope."
"Can you remember anything?" he asked her
"I had cramp so I went to my locker for a tampon, but I didn't have any so I took one from yours, sorry Le" she said looking over at me, I gave her a smile "I was feeling a bit light headed so I knew I needed some chocolate to perk me up. That's it. I don't know what happened after that"
"Luckily one of your teammates found you when they did. Unfortunately, the embryo had implanted itself within your fallopian tube instead of the uterus, unfortunately as the pregnancy has progressed this has caused your fallopian tube to rupture. This explains the pain you've described. We have successfully removed the right fallopian tube containing the embryo along with some endometrial tissue. We'll monitor you over night and make a decision on when you can go home with support"
She's staring blankly at the doctor. No emotion. No facial expression. Nothing. What the hell is going on? I'm expecting some sort of acknowledgement of what she's been told. Nothing. The first words uttered by Isla shocked us all.
"So when can I go home? I need an early night for tomorrows game"
Shit. She's clearly not in a state to understand what she's been told. Did she take any of that in?
"Miss Thomson, you've had major surgery you won't be able to participate in any exercise until your wounds have healed. At which point you'll have a specialist who will work with you to assess your recovery and when you can return to playing. There is also the psychological side of what you've been through, you may find you need more time before your in the right place"
The tears come thick and fast. I'm rooted to the spot, I want to comfort her but I can't. I see my mum look at me before she approaches Isla's bed and holds her as the doctor leaves. My feet were moving before I even realised what I was doing, I followed the doctor outside. I need answers and clearly Isla isn't able to give them since she thinks she can play in tomorrows game.
The doctor explained that they're estimation was that Isla had been around 9-10 weeks pregnant. That explains all the times she'd been sick, tired,unwell. She'd been training, playing games, drinking alcohol; all things you shouldn't be doing while pregnant. She's one of the most sensible people I know so this makes no sense.
I could feel the tears stinging my eyes, so I done the only thing that made sense in the moment. I ran, as soon as I was safely inside my car I could let it out. My eyes are sore and red, my face is tight with the salty tears.
9-10 weeks ago was the Euros. She'd been fucking Emile. This only gets worse. Does he know she was having his baby? Or is it even his? Right now I don't know what to think, do I even know this girl? Has has she kept it a secret from everyone? Did she find out before I went to California? Is that why she broke things off?
I can't believe the love of my life has lied to me for all this time and been so reckless, if she'd told me I'd have been by her side. I love her so much, but right this second I can't stand her.
I was disturbed by my phone ringing, Mum.
Mum
Leah, where the hell are you? Isla needs us, she needs you.
Leah
Hmm I can't. I can't be here right now
Mum
Bubba I know you're in shock we all are, even Isla. They've had to give her something to relax her. I think it's as much a surprise to her as it is to the rest of us.
I said I'd go get her some things from home and check on Charlie, you should stay with her. She's sleeping right now but incase she wakes.
I reluctantly agreed and said goodbye to my mum and wiped the tears from my face. Finding a hoodie in the back of my car I quickly pulled the hood over my head and went inside. It was Isla's hoodie, it smelled of her perfume, even now it brought me comfort.
As I waited for my mum to come back I replied to the messages I've received since we'd spoken to the doctor after Isla's surgery. None of the girls know what's happened and it's not my place to tell them.
Katie
Any news yet mate?x
I've packed up Isla's bag, and brought it to mine. I've got her phone too, the screens smashed
Leah
Not really. She needed surgery but don't know the details yet. My mum is going to get her some things and check on Charlie so she can pick it up from you?x
Brooke (California girl)
Hey Miss England 🏴
Is there a stream I can watch your games online?
Gooner Girls 🔴⚪️
Kim - lots of love to our girl x
Jordan - lots of cuddles to my bestie x any idea when we can see her?x
Jen B - hope you're feeling better soon cap x
Leah - She's had surgery and doctors are happy. I'll let her know when she wakes up. Katie has her phone. Probably best to wait till she's home and feeling a bit more herself. She's really tired mate
Steph - Love you Isla, get better soon.
I can look after Charlie xx
Sophie - That's good she's doing better.
Sophie
Are you doing ok?x
Leah
Yup x
Sophie
Hmm why do I not believe you?x
Leah
I don't know 🤷🏼♀️ you tell me x
Sophie
I know you too well. You don't have to pretend with me x
Leah
Yeah, you wouldn't understand. I'm fine x
Sophie
I'm fine is code for you're having a breakdown. I'm not stupid Lele x
Leah
It's Leah not Lele x
Sophie
Sorry 😢 Are you still at the hospital?x
Leah
Yup x
Sophie
Have you eaten? I can bring you some food x
Leah
I'm good, but thanks x
5 minutes later
Leah
KFC?x
Sophie
Your usual? I'll text when I'm outside x
It feels wrong but it feels right at the same time. My broken heart is aching and I'm starving. I text Sophie the room number and hoped I hadn't made a mistake. I'm scared, I'm lonely and Sophie's familiar. She knows how to deal with me when I'm emotional and I need that right now.
I ate my meal in silence as Sophie spoke. I wasn't really listening to be honest, I'm tired and by this point nothing makes sense anymore. I cried as I ate my ice cream, brain freeze tipped me over the edge. Sophie held me, she knew I needed that. Of course she does, she'd held me as I cried plenty of times when we were together.
I must've fallen asleep as I woke to more texts this time from my mum
Mum
8:20pm
On my way back. I'll drop Charlie off with Steph on the way xx
8:55pm
I hope this isn't what it looks like. I'll speak to you in the morning. Make sure Sophie's gone. X
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Friends for life?
FanfictionIsla Thomson is the captain of Arsenal WFC and the Scotland national team. The last few years had been her hardest but luckily she had her best friend & teammate beside her. Will the friendship stand the rest of time after the truth comes out?
