Infectious.

"It'll be okay, you'll be okay.."

*Lin's POV*

It was roughly 6:30 when I decided to make, well, order, dinner.

I ordered pizza. Though I was skeptical because no pizza can compare to a New York pizza, I ordered anyway because simply put, pizza is good.

I ordered a cheese pizza, with breadsticks, and chicken wings because it's been a long day and I was hungry.

After I completed the order, which would be delivered in about 45 minutes, Pippa came walking into our place.

"Hey! How was your visit with Renée?" I ask and I approach her and kiss her cheek.

She gave me a small smile and walked to the sofa before answering.

"It was good. Lin, I actually need to talk to you.."

I put my phone on the charger and sat down next to her.

"Okay. Oh! And if you're hungry, I just ordered pizza, wings, and breadsticks."

She nodded and looked down as she grabbed my hand.

"So, I uh, I actually had to go to the doctor today.."

I looked at her confused for a moment.

Doctor? Why would she need to see a doctor?

I sat and thought for a minute.

Our honeymoon.

Wait, she can't be..

"Are you-" I was cut off by Pippa.

"No, no. I'm not pregnant."

Thank god. I want kids with Pippa, but we just aren't in a position to have a baby right now.

I nodded and looked at her.

She looked at me and fiddled with her thumbs.

"On our honeymoon, you know, we drank.... a lot..."

I nodded, indicating for her to continue.

"And normally, I don't drink heavily, but the one time that i do..."

I see tears forming in her eyes.

Her grip on my hand suddenly got tighter.

She took a deep breath and continued her thought.

"The one time that I do, I pay for it."

I was officially confused.

What did she mean 'she paid for it'?

She easily picked up on my confused expression.

"Lin.."

She was cut off by the doorbell.

"I'll grab it, hold on." I said and got up.

I paid the young, and scrappy pizza delivery boy and walked the food to the kitchen.

I make plates for Pippa and I and return to the couch next to my wife.

She smiled slightly and took the plate.

"Continue." I said and looked at her.

"Lin, the doctor said I damaged my liver."

My world dropped.

You NEED your liver to live..

Pippa kept talking, but my ears went deaf.

"He said I would need a full or maybe a partial transplant. He said my body couldn't handle the excess liquor and that's why it happened. Lin.. I'm so scared..."

I couldn't find the words. I was in my head.

I couldn't believe it. She's so young.

Everyone drinks like crazy at times! I can't believe this is happening.

I feel Pippa curl into my side and start crying.

I know I have to push my feelings aside and be strong for my wife.

"Sssh... it's okay, it's gonna be okay, you're gonna be okay.." I said as I held her close and rubbed her back, fighting my tears.