I Still Love You (a Smoleman Fanfic)*completed*

Chapter 23

Matt didn't touch any of the alcohol Karen brought out. He knew that he should drink to Jenna's health, but the sight of alcohol repulsed him. Every time he saw wine, beer, whiskey... It was like a horrible, reeling reliving of the few seconds that had messed up his whole life.

Everyone tried to console him, tell him that it wasn't his fault, that Jenna should have confided in him about her anorexia... But the guilt settled on Matt like a heavy cloud about to break out in thunderstorms. He could literally feel the anger coursing through his veins. It wasn't anger at Jenna, though.

He wasn't angry at Karen, either.

Nor Lily.

Nor Richard.

Nor Arthur.

He felt that it was entirely his fault that Jenna had fallen ill.

Karen nudged him gently. "'Ey, Matt."

"Hmmm?"

"Your phone buzzed. Three times."

Matt sighed, pulling out his phone. It was probably the doctor, calling to give him an update on Jenna.

When Matt turned on his phone, though, he found two missed calls and a very long text.

Doctor McDearmon

Mr. Smith-

I'm no good at texting, but you won't pick up your phone, so let's see how this works.

After much research, our anorexia specialists (nutrionists) have found a new experimental medicine that could potentially help cure your girlfriend.

Miss Jenna Coleman specifically asked that if she was not able to make her decisions, you would do it for her.

Because of the drugs being administered to Miss Coleman, she has been deemed incapable of making any healthy decisions, so it is your task.

Here is a link to all the information you need on this new drug:

www.[insertyourlinkhere].org

Please make your informed decision by tomorrow evening.

Thank you, best of luck.

-Dr. McDearmon

Karen had already finished reading over Matt's shoulder by the time Matt had processed every word the doctor had said.

"Whaddaya say, Matt? Yay or nay?"

Matt shook his head to clear his brain. "Why would she want me to make the decisions for her?"

Lily laughed. "You big idiot. Jenna's your girlfriend. She loves you and trusts you. Obviously, putting you in charge of her life is her way of showing that she trusts you beyond the universe."

Matt sighed. "Okay. But I'm gonna need your help." He met everyone's eyes. "All of your help."

They all nodded and huddled around his phone as he clicked on the link with a shaking thumb.

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Doctor McDearmon

Hi Dr. McDearmon. I checked out the link u sent me, & I wish Jen could make her own decisions, but since its up 2 me, I say that we go ahead w/ it.

Its the only chance we've got 4 her, and the only chance is the best chance.

Thanks, Dr.