The Realm

1

My breathing is rapid as I walk to the on-call room. "Breathe in, and out." The lightness of my own voice was enough to shake my nerves inside of me. I felt like I was going to die, and I haven't even confirmed it yet. Passing by the nurse's station, I see the door. The door that, when opened could unleash a whole realm of emotions.

"Edwards! I have you today, is that right?" A slight nod of reassurance bounds from her. She is so bold and assured, not even I can make her falter. I really like Edwards, the brightest of her class, and also the most demanding.

"Doctor Kennedy, I feel as though I need to tell you something.."

"I have looked at all of the scans and we are clear, you should get Mr. Scott ready for his surgery, Edwards. I must do well on this aneurysm, nothing can shake me. That is why I chose you, you and I make a great team. This aneurysm is particularly tricky since it is in the cerebral part of the brain, so I need to bring my 'A' game. I might even let you clip it."

"What really? Me? Are you sure? I know I am a resident but this is a tricky procedure Doctor Kennedy, I don't think-"

"Nonsense Edwards, clipping it is the easiest part, finding it is different. I have heaps of trust in you."

"Thank you for this opportunity I will not let you-"

"What were you saying before? You needed to tell me something correct?"

"Ah no, it's um nothing, it isn't important-"

"Well okay then, get Mr. Scott in Pre-Op!" With that she was off, and the door slammed. Again I was left alone with my thoughts.

Being alone was the worse, and that is exactly how I ended up after the long surgery. I dwelled on things that could have went wrong. I took out my phone and typed a text to Gerald, like routine. "Are we okay?"

"Yes, be home late tonight." This was what i received back, but honestly I was expecting it. My constant need of reassurance was driving G crazy. The more I asked him if we were okay, the later he would work. I never knew what to expect, and I was tired of the constant worrying, so I decided to just go to bed.

The duvet that I shared with G was cold without his warmth under it, but it would have to do. What's one more night? I thought to myself. Counting sheep didn't help, but soon enough sleep overcame me.

Peacefulness filled my mind-

BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP

As I grabbed my phone frantically I checked the time, 2:38 am. I woke up immediately. My mind was racing, what if it was G? What if something happened?

from: Edwards

delivered time 2:37 am

I can't go to sleep without telling you this, can I call?