You Never Know (Random Updates)

Chapter 49

"Kay," she whispered timidly.

"Thank you," Owen said before lifting the corner of his lips ever so slightly, causing her breath to hitch and her eyes widen. Just as fast as she blinked his mouth returned to normal, making her wonder if her eyes were playing tricks on her. "Dr. Green, you may proceed."

"Alright, Heidi, let's try again," Sean smiled gently as he held her wrist in his hand while he watched his wrist. "When did your head start hurting?"

"Woke up with it," she whispered softly. "Wasn't hurting before."

"Okay," Sean nodded, "How bad is the pain? Do you feel like you are going to be sick?"

"Wittle," she mumbled. "Dizzy."

"Do you think it's because you need to eat?" Sean asked as he ran the thermometer across her forehead, "no fever so that's good."

"No know," she whimpered. "Food gross."

"Some food can be gross," Sean nodded, "but there is also yummy foods. I know it can be hard for you but your body needs the food to keep you strong."

Heidi let out a heavy sigh, "Know."

"Can you tell me why it's hard for you to eat, Bunny?" Gabe asked curiously.

"Voice," she whispered before hiding her face in his chest again. "Cordelia mean too."

"You know the voices and Cordelia are telling you lies, don't you?" Gabe asked soothingly as he lifted her chin so she was looking into his blue eyes. Even though his voice was calm to her, Sean and Owen could hear the tension and anger in his tone. Honestly, they were both shocked to see how gentle he was being with her enough though they knew fury was coursing through him at hearing what she was saying. "There is nothing wrong with you, Heidi, nothing. Well," he chuckled, "you are too fucking skinny but that's because of the lies, not because of you. But that's okay because with Doc's help North and Marc will make you yummy foods and I know a certain person that will sneak you lots of snacks too."

"Wukey?" she whispered before her eyes widened and she cleared her throat, "Luke?"

Gabe smirked as he nodded, "Yes, Bunny, Lukey will sneak you some of your favorite candies."

"There will be no sneaking," Sean shook his head, "because I am prescribing all the yummy snacks you want," A low growl came from behind him before it was quickly silenced. Sean rolled his eyes before winking at her, "As I was saying, I am prescribing yummy snacks as long as you eat some healthy foods too."

"Hard," she pouted.

"I know it is," Sean nodded, "but if you're willing to try and not believe those nasty lies, then that is all that matters."

"And all of us will be right there with you helping," Gabe promised as he wrapped his pinky around hers.

She blinked back tears before she nodded, "Try."

"Thank you, Heidi," Sean smiled as he reached into his bag and pulled out some pain reliever. "I think this will help with your headache but I need you to take a few bites first, okay?"

Her eyes drifted down to the bottle then shook her head. "No."

"No?" Sean asked as he looked at the bottle, "why not?"

"Cause," she said as she slowly sat up.

"That is not an answer, Heidi," Owen frowned. "Explain."

"Won't work," she said as she closed her eyes to fight against the dizziness.

"Hi hi?" Liam asked as he walked over to her.

"I'm fine, Lee Lee," she smiled as she opened her eyes and looked down at her little brother. "It's just been a crazy day, that's all. Wow, look at all those taco toppings," she smiled with excitement even though a small part of her told her that the Blackbourne Toma group could tell it was a lie. "Smells yummy, how about we make you a plate?"

"You too," Liam nodded as he took her hand and pulled her to the floor. "Orry, Hi Hi," he pouted when he heard her gasp as she started to lose her balance.

"Easy there, Dino Man," Gabe chuckled as he caught Heidi. She gave him a small smile before carefully climbing off his lap and sitting on the floor near the food. "Just try," he murmured as he got up and headed to the kitchen to see what chaos Luke was up to.

"Tawto baggie, Hi Hi?" Liam asked excitedly.

"Taco baggie?" Multiple men asked, making her blush.

"I don't know if they have those bags, Lee Lee," she said nervously.

"Tell me about these taco baggies, please," Marc said as he knelt down by them. "It sounds very interesting."

"Um," she bit her bottom lip nervously before clearing her throat, "It's just those individual bags of chips with taco meat and cheese and whatever else you want to add then mixed together. He loves it because he can eat while I'm driving or eat while we are walking and it doesn't make a mess since it's in a bag," she pushed some hair behind her ear. "It's fine, I can make him regular tacos. What do you–"

"Wait," Marc shook his head as he quickly stood and left the room. He came back a minute later with the box of 42 bags of chips. "Do you like any of these, Liam?"

"Boo tieangles, boo tieangles!" he bounced happily. "Fank you, tawto baggies!"

"Will you teach me how to make these taco baggies?" Marc asked as he opened the bag of cool ranch Doritos.

"So, why won't Doc's meds help?" Kota asked as he sat beside Heidi.

"Mmmm?" she asked as she turned to face him. "Huh?"

"You said Doc's medicine won't help your headache," Kota frowned slightly at her confusion. "Just a few minutes ago. Why won't they help?"

"Oh," she giggled as she shook her hand to get it to stop shaking. "Because of the meds I took earlier." She shrugged, "Too soon to take anything else. I'm fine, it'll pass."

"What did you take?" he pressed. "Doc will want to write it down so he can keep track."

"Oh he doesn't need to write it down," she shook her head. "I'm fine, it's just Valium, no big deal. Besides I'm out so it's not like I can take anymore anyway. Your glasses match Owen's, did you know that?"

"Alright one unicorn hot chocolate and one dino hot chocolate," Luke beamed as he came in with the rainbow colored mug in one hand and the green and blue colored one in the other. He took in the room and frowned, "What?"