The Race That changed Their Lives

I need my leg

A week later. . .

Patrick's Pov

Today is the day, today is the day that they cut off my leg. I can't do anything anymore, I need my leg. I don't want anyone, other than Ellen. "I...I...can't...can't...be...believe...this. ..my leg...I can't act, race or even walk...this is so unfair!" I cry. "I'm going to get some prosthetics . Alright, fine. "Ellen, wait." I say. "Do you love me?" I asked. "Of course Paddy, I love you so much!" She says. I smiled sadly. "Patrick, even if you lose a limb, you're still the same person. Still my best friend. You're a amazing person, and I'm not surprised that Sullivan wants to be a actor, he looks up to you. I love you so much and I always will." She says starting to get emotional again. I was once again interrupted by the doctor that came in Patrick's room. "The faster we put him under, into surgery, the most likely we'll be able to save his leg. Let's go!" He says. "Wait, can I just say goodbye to Ellen?" I asked. "Yes...okay. But we need to get you into surgery as soon as possible, so make it quick." He says. "El, I've loved you since day one, but I fought, I fought so hard for you. You're the only reason why I fought to stay alive. I love you so much El." I say. Tears started to form in her eyes. "Paddy, I love you too. So much. It will kill me if this is the last time I see you. You're amazing. Even if you lose a limb, you're still the amazing person I met on day one, and my best friend. I love you so much." She says. We kissed and she walked back into the waiting room while I was pulled into surgery.

Ellen's Pov

I was overwhelmed by this whole situation, I don't know what to think about it. The entire cast of Grey's and Scandal is here including Patrick's mom and his children. We're not leaving. We're not leaving until Patrick is okay. I haven't told anyone yet, about Patrick's leg, the first person I would want to tell is Jillian. She's probably going to be shocked. Patrick's going to be upset and Tallulah, Sullivan and Darby are probably not going to understand why Patrick only has one leg now. "Jillian, there was an infection in Patrick's leg that started spreading, so they have to amputate Patrick's leg." I say. She looked at me shocked. "What? Oh my god!" She screams. I tell everyone else about Patrick's leg, and I was very glad that they were so understanding. All of a sudden, a young woman who was wearing scrubs who looks to be a resident of the hospital comes towards me, everyone gathers around waiting to hear the news. I prepare myself for the worst.

"Patrick's surgery was a challenge-" She starts to say but stops herself. I can see the worry on her face, worry that she's going to lose her patient in a matter of minutes. "He-he went into v-tech and flatlined four times, we had to bring him back to life each time. He's stable for now though." She informed us. I burst out crying, my shield disappears and I fall to the ground in a weeping mess. I can't take this anymore!

Patrick's Pov

I wake up feeling different than before, I try to move my right leg, but nothing happens. I throw the blanket off of me and once I look down at my right leg, a blood curdling scream escapes my mouth. Tears ran down my face like a river. It's...It's  gone!

Ellen comes running into my room, worry written all over her face. "Patrick!...Patrick what's wrong?" She asked concerned. "It's...It's gone El, they cut it off!" I cry. She runs to my side and takes my hand in hers. "El, how am I supposed to live my life? I can't walk I can't race, and I can't act...it's so unfair!" I broke down crying again. Ellen doesn't say anything, she just wraps her arms around me and pulls me in for a tight hug. "It's going to be okay Paddy, you'll see. I'll be by your side the entire time, we'll make it through, because we're together."