Two sisters. Two lives.

Surgery

The girls were all home for camp which meant that arsenal was no longer just me and the girls who weren't on international which was bad. I liked when it was quiet there was no fuss, we had all learned to talk but not about international or our injuries. Beth, Viv and Leah came home the same time. And all three of them coming straight to me the moment they could. Piling me with questions, which can I tell you now was not fun. Constant reminders of what had happened to me. I watched the girls and we won 6-0 against Scotland and Viv was telling me about how the Netherlands lost to Italy by 1-0. I liked hearing Vivs stories because it's not something you hear on a daily basis, she's talking about a different country her home.

Caitlin called me and told me her and Katie had talked through everything, they had realised they were both made for each other. And love is stronger than anything, they are soulmates who were caught up with the wrong people. They shared a lot of love and passion for each other why would you just throw that away? Caitlin told me her and Lia had also spoke, where Lia had apologised to her and Katie. I knew Lia was struggling but I didn't realise just how much.

I hadn't spoken to Lia since mine and her kiss. I didn't even know how to approach her. And now with my knee I just had so much going on. Me and Leah were sort of closed off, we had a connection with each other. Something I hadn't felt with Lauren, my heart wanted Leah constantly. I wanted to see her, to kiss her, to hug her. I longed for her. I just didn't know how long I couldn't keep a hold of her before she found someone who wouldn't be complaining about their knee 24 seven.

I wake up 'surgery' was the first thing I read. I put it in my reminders, it was stupid, why would i forget that. The most important things right now. My mouth was so dry, but I wasn't allowed to drink or eat since 10pm last night.
I get the knee brace and put it on. I grab my crutches and go into the living room. Leah comes over "hey" she says
"How come your here?" I ask
"For you" she answers
I go back in my room and she follows, I give her a kiss and say "thank you"
"No problem. I'll always be here for you"  she says
"I know" I say and look down at my knee. "You nervous?" She asks
"Yeah" I say
We walk into the living room Beth comes over "how you doing?" She asks
"Dying for a drink, but let's go" I say
"Might need to get changed" Viv reminds me
I look down and see I'm still in my pyjamas. "True, thanks Viv" I say and go back into my room.

I change into  this:

I walk back out and say "now can we go?"
"Of course, come on" Beth says dangling her keys in front of me.

I sit in the back with Leah, my leg resting on her lap, Beth was driving and Viv sat in the passenger seat.
We finally arrive and we get checked into a room, there was 4 other people in there.

@bethmead

She's ready for her surgery and to get back on track ❤️ @baileymead.

@katiemccabe: need her back ❤️
@alessiarusso: need my buddy xx
@georgiastanway: my assist bud xx
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After a while the doctor comes in and I say goodbye to them all.

Leah POV

"Still like her?" Beth asks me
"Yeah" I say
"It's obvious" Viv says
"I think she likes me too" I say
"I know somethings gone on between you two" Beth says
"Have you kissed?' Beth asks
"Couple times" I say
"She doesn't just let anyone kiss her. She's sensible" Viv says
"It's true" Beth says

We wait about four hours until we are told the surgery is done. "Do you think she likes me?" I ask Beth
"It's obvious Leah, she likes you. Now stop panicking and look after your girlfriend" Beth says
A small smile creeps onto my face "however, you hurt her or anything and you will be dead" she says more seriously.
"I know" I say
"Her and Lauren were solid, but it's like one mistake and it's done. You better not make any mistake" Beth warns me
"Understood" I say

"Isn't it weird to think that one of us could be in the position Bailey is in right now, we just don't see it coming" Viv says
"Yeah I guess" Beth agrees
"ACLS are such a big issue, that no fan realises until it happens to players in their club. Maybe we should ask Jonas to start looking into it" I say
"Yeah, but we can't just rely on Jonas, no one understands why we are more likely to do it. Maybe it's the boots? The way our body works?" Viv says
"I have collabs with a lot of companies, maybe I could talk to Nike and adidas see if they are willing to make some boots designed for females" I suggest
"It's not just about the boots we wear on our feet Leah. There are other complications" Beth says
"I know, buts it's a step in the right direction though right?" I say
"I guess" she says
"I don't want to see any one else have to deal with this injury. Tobin and christen have the injury for the USA, and with the euros upcoming we've already lost Bailey. We can't afford to lose anyone else" I say
"Bailey has no chance at coming back does she, at least for the euros" Beth says
"It's a nine month injury, the euros are in 3 months there's no way" Viv says
"Poor thing has to learn to walk and run again" Beth says

After a while we are allowed to go see her.

Bailey POV

"Hey guys" I say as they walk in. "Hi" they reply
"How you feeling?" Viv asks
"Bit sick, but they said that's just the anaesthetic" I say
Leah sits down and I smile at her. "Beth can you pass my phone?" I ask
"Yeah" she says and passes it over. "Thanks" I say

Beth takes a photo of me and Leah and sends it to me.

@baileymead

All good after the surgery, happy to see my teammates and unfortunately my sister 😂. Now a long journey to focus on, will be back on the pitch for you gunners soon i promise ❤️

@alessiarusso: ❤️ speedy recovery
@chloekelly: my girl 🥰
@bethmead: that's rude! It's fortunate you got to see me. Who else would be the photographer? ❤️
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