Theo And Reed's Wedding Bells : Book 2

Chapter Nine

" I know a good LGBTQA therapist who specializes in cancer patients actually," Walter continued on. " She's my wife Bernice. I'll give you her contact info if you wish. "

Theo felt like his head was bursting with all the information. " A year? A year of treatment? I'm - we're - getting married. In August. This August. "

Walter said," Congratulations. Your treatment starts tomorrow.  If I was you I would postpone it. Put it off a year. You're going to be so busy fighting this illness the very last thing you need on your plate is wedding nonsense. But that's up to you. I'm a doctor not a wedding planner. "

Reed said," We'll postpone it. "

Theo's head swung to look at Reed with amazement. The devastating look of betrayal in his eyes sent a dagger through Reed's heart. He hated to put off the wedding but Theo's health came first. He would deal with the family and Charles.

Theo sank in his chair. He looked small, helpless, confused and very lost.

Walter said," That's up to you two. None of my concern. The chemo will start to affect you and your immune system. You'll need to be very careful about your general health. I advise staying away from all children and anyone sick with colds. With a weakened immune system a simple cold could kill you. "

Reed squeezed Theo's hand. He wished he could take Theo off somewhere safe. Protect him. He felt his heart beating fast.

Walter turned to Reed next. " Mr. Fisher, you will be affected too. At times this man you know and love won't seem like himself. He'll be cranky and irritable. Justified. He'll lash out. I can see you already inwardly denying this to be true. It will happen. I guarantee it. He is a sick man. His sickness won't disappear overnight. To help him stay healthy you stay healthy. Physically and emotionally. Get a proper support system for yourself. "

Reed thought of the business card Saint had given him.

" I'll be fine, Doc. It's not about me. It's about him. Just make him better. He's all I have. "

Then , before he embarrassed himself and Theo , he excused himself and left the office. He quickly found a restroom where he locked himself in a stall and cried like a baby.