One sick love story

Regret

Authors note:
Hi guys, so I just thought id let you know, that this part does mention a lot about suicide and things, and I know it's not a very pleasant topic. So I'm sorry if it affects you In anyway. I've tried to keep it as subtle as I can, but of course it is a very depressing thing to think about and read about, but this is just a reminder that this is just fiction, and I don't actually obviously know what it's like to go through something like this. I wrote this just for a bit of fun, but it's certainly turned out to get more reads than expected. Thankyou for everyone who's continuing to read my book, it's sad because I have enjoyed writing it so much, and I've fell in love with these characters so much that they almost seem like real people to me. But anyway, I hope you continue to enjoy the story!

Bens POV :
Darcy's in safe hands now, she's in the ICU, a place she was just two days ago after having a seizure. The amount of tablets she took, caused her to have another one. We don't know if she's done any permanent damage yet, it's only been a few hours since she was rushed in here, but we should find out soon.
The doctors gave her some medication to knock her out, so she doesn't cause any more harm to herself. I'm still in shock from this all happening. At just 8 in the morning I got the call from Darcy saying she was going to commit suicide. It's now midday, and technically I should be in college right now. I haven't rang them up, and I don't plan on doing so. All I can think about right now is Darcy, and the mess we're in.
Sarah is sitting across Darcy's bed, with her head down, and holding Darcy's hand firmly. She has barely spoken since we came here. I think she's just too heart broken. First thing, to deal with the fact she's just found out that her daughter has got a terminal illness, then just a day later, the fact that her daughter was so depressed she tried to kill herself.
I decide to try and talk to her, it might make the situation better.
"You alright Sarah? You know, Darcy's going to be okay. They said it was probably just a few scratches, I'm sure she didn't really want to kill herself. It was probably just because she was so upset and angry with the news she heard the day before."
"You're probably right. But it still doesn't change the situation we're in. She's going to die Ben, I'm going to loose her. I can't loose my Darcy. I just cant!"
"I know Sarah but-"
"I lost my husband. Luke lost his father... And now I'm going to loose my daughter, and Luke's going to loose his sister. You're going to loose your girlfriend. My mums going to loose her granddaughter. My sis-"
"Okay Sarah I got it-"
"Sorry ben. But can you see what I'm saying? We're not just loosing Darcy. We're loosing a friend, a family member, someone who is impacted so many of our lives. Cancer doesn't just destroy the one person. It's a grenade waiting to kill as many people as it can at once. It's been slowly killing me for over a year now.... And um..." She stops herself by letting out some tears.
"I'm so sorry Sarah. I guess I never really thought of it in that way. But can I Tell you something, it wont be able to cure the situation, but it may help. You say we've all been suffering for over a year now. Including Darcy. So don't you want that suffering to be over, for you... And for her? She's going to be so much happier, no more chemo, no more feeling sick, she can be free... And be back with her father"
She bursts out crying even more. I don't know if I said something bad or-Suddenly she leans over Darcy's bed and grabs hold of me tight and hugs me. Then she whispers in my ear "Thankyou"

Finally the doctor who is in charge of Darcy whilst she's in the ICU comes in.
"Hi again Sarah. How we feeling? Any better?"
"I guess, Thankyou."
"So what's up then doctor? Is it serious?" I say impatiently.
"Well... Actually, it's quite good news. The pills haven't caused any damage to her liver, which they easily could have. And her brain doesn't look any different to how it did before. She's been lucky... Very lucky... Now is there anyone you would like to talk to, maybe a social worker or a therapist?"
"No, that's alright doctor. I don't think Darcy would benefit from that. Trust me."
"Alright then, well if you change your mind, give me a shout. Darcy looks stable enough to be moved out of the ICU, and onto the pediatric Cancer ward okay. I'll go get some nurses"
"Thankyou doctor"
Sarah leans over and gives me another hug. I always hoped to be close to my girlfriends mum. But I never expected to have a relationship like this with her.