Loving my Brother's Best Friend

Chapter 8 -

"A patient comes into the E.R experiencing chest pain when breathing, extreme fatigue, vomiting and diarrhoea, shortness of breath, and haemoptysis (coughing blood). How would you diagnose?" Jackson tests me.

"I would suspect a case of pneumonia, I would confirm by sputum and blood tests and an x-ray considering the haemoptysis which indicates severe pneumonia. I would then prescribe treatment antibiotics and keep in hospital for at least 48hrs." I reply.

"Good Weaver. Now, you've been here for the past four hours. I think it is time I took you home. ok?" Jackson says standing and grabbing his keys. I pack all my study resources back into my bag then head home. on arrival, my father is stood at the window waiting for my return.

"Thanks Uncle Jack" I smile. "Bye my favourite little niece!" I laugh at him, he is convinced that every parent uncle, auntie, grandparent has a favourite, he says that people just don't admit it. I jump out of the car and walk slowly up the path to my house. my father waits for me with the door open.

"Weaver, can we talk?" his expression leaves me feeling guilty, the sadness haunt his face like it has been there for years and not the four hours I have been away. "Sure Dad." We sit down on the sofas and I curl up into his side.

"Weaver, I am sorry that I shouted so much earlier. I know that you are always mature and responsible and that it was just an accident. It is just that..." he trails off, looking for the words to express what I already know.

I finish for him "It is just that there has been threats made against our family before, so naturally when there was a odd change in my behaviour you presumed the worst. I understand papa, mom told me." I smile up at him, he smiles back down at me with the clear and unwavering love a father has for his child. Papa hugs me tightly, whispering "Weaver, I love you so much. I could never live with myself if anything happened to you. You are my little ray of sunshine. You have been ever since the day I saw you with your mom in that elevator".

I smile, I don't remember life without him but he didn't know we existed until we were 5 years old.

Crazy huh?

"I love you too Dad, I'm gonna head to bed now. See you tomorrow with pancakes for me?" Ever since I was a old enough to have a opinion and ended up arguing with him. After I'd apologised he would take me out to eat pancakes and I could tell him all about the interesting things in my life.

"Sure thing kiddo, night." He plants a kiss on my forehead before heading off towards his office. Business men may as well be called night owls.

I down to my basement room and walk in to Arloe smashing the punching bag. He was oblivious to my entry so I ignored him and went straight to my room.

The shower was so hot that when I left it my skin was pink and flushed. I throw on some new pjs and cosy socks before diving into my bed truly exhausted.

My phone lights up.

Message from Blaine;
Hey beautiful, how's it go with your dad?

To Blaine;
Aha ok, were fine now. He's taking me out for pancakes tomorrow! 😆

From Blaine;
Enjoy princess 👸🏼

To Blaine;
Oh I will! All that Nutella and strawberry goodness? Mmmm! 😂

From Blaine;
That is simply disgusting. Nutella is spawn of the devil and should never be eaten let alone be put on something as sacred as pancakes! 😡

To Blaine;
Oh yeah? What might you recommend?

from Blaine;
Maple syrup and bacon!

To Blaine;
That's gross! Bacon on pancakes?! Yeah, no. 🤢

From Blaine;
I guess I'm just gonna have to prove it to you!

To Blaine;
You'll never convince me that there is anything better than Nutella. I'm going to sleep. Night.

From Blaine;
Goodnight beautiful. X

Sleep quickly overcomes me, and I dream about all things Blaine.