The rookie Groupchat

Poor Lucy Pt 4

Lucy Chen:
Okay, okay, everyone. I'm fine. You can stop worrying.

Celina Juarez:
Lucy, stop. We all know you're not fine.

Bailey Nune:
Seriously, Lucy? You're barely able to keep your eyes open, and you're telling us you're fine?

Lucy Chen:
I swear, I'm fine. Just a little tired. I'll be out of here in no time.

Angela Lopez:
You've been vomiting blood, Lucy. That's not "fine."

Nyla Harper:
Please, just listen to us. You don't have to be strong right now.

Lucy Chen:
I'm not weak! I—

Celina Juarez:
Lucy, stop. I know you don't want to hear this, but the doctors just confirmed something. It's serious.

Lucy Chen:
What do you mean? What are you talking about?

Celina Juarez:
They... they think you have cancer.

Lucy Chen:
No. No, that's impossible. I'm just tired, okay? It's a virus or something.

Tamara Collins:
Lucy, they ran tests. They've seen the signs.

Bailey Nune:
You need to listen to them, Luce. This is way beyond just being tired.

Lucy Chen:
No. There has to be some mistake. I've been to the doctor, I've done everything right.

Celina Juarez:
I know. I know you don't want to hear this, but the bloodwork, the scans—it all points to cancer, Lucy. The doctors are talking about starting you on a treatment plan. They said it's aggressive, but we can still fight this.

Nyla Harper:
We're going to fight this. No matter what, you're not doing it alone.

Lucy Chen:
No. I can't... I can't have cancer. I'm too young.

Celina Juarez:
Age doesn't matter. I know this is hard to accept, but this is just the first step, okay? We'll get you the best treatment. You're going to get through this.

Angela Lopez:
You have a team behind you, Lucy. We're not going anywhere.

Bailey Nune:
This is terrifying, but you are the strongest person I know. You can get through this.

Lucy Chen:
I don't know how to do this.

Tamara Collins:
You don't have to do it alone. We're all here for you.

Nyla Harper:
No one is going anywhere, Lucy. You've got this.

Celina Juarez:
The doctors said they'll start treatment as soon as they can, but we need you to take this seriously. It's going to be tough, but you're tough, too.

Lucy Chen:
I just... I need a minute.

Tamara Collins:
Take all the time you need, Lucy. We're not going anywhere.

Bailey Nune:
You've always been our rock. Let us be your rock now.

Angela Lopez:
We'll help you every step of the way.

Nyla Harper:
No matter what happens, we're all here.

Lucy Chen:
I don't even know what to say.

Celina Juarez:
You don't have to say anything. We've got you.

Bailey Nune:
We'll take it one day at a time, Lucy. You just focus on getting better.

Lucy Chen:
I don't want to tell Tim.

Tamara Collins:
Lucy...

Lucy Chen:
I can't. Not yet. I don't know how to tell him this.

Angela Lopez:
It's going to be tough, but you have to tell him eventually.

Lucy Chen:
I know. But not now. I just need to... I need to process this first.

Nyla Harper:
We get it. You don't have to rush it.

Bailey Nune:
But he's going to find out sooner or later, Luce. Tim will want to be there for you.

Lucy Chen:
I don't want him to worry. He has enough on his plate. I don't want him to carry this, too.

Tamara Collins:
You're not alone in this, Lucy. None of us are. But it's okay to lean on Tim. He's going to want to help.

Celina Juarez:
We'll be here to support you no matter what, but you can't shut Tim out. He deserves to know.

Lucy Chen:
I just... I can't right now.

Angela Lopez:
Take your time. We're not going anywhere.

Lucy Chen:
I just need some space. I'll figure this out... eventually.

Tamara Collins:
We're here for you. Whatever you need.

Celina Juarez:
One day at a time. We'll get through this.

Bailey Nune:
And when you're ready, we'll all be here to help you tell him.

Lucy Chen:
Thanks, everyone. I'll be okay.