The next day, Arthur went to join Sarah to discuss John's rescue plan.But a problem arises, Arthur was seized with a violent cough that made him fall from his horse.He coughs so much that blood comes out of his mouth, and he has trouble breathing properly.
Fortunately, someone notices his condition, helps him get up and takes him to a doctor not far from where he is.Arriving, the secretary notices and calls the doctor.
- Come in, pal. Come in. Said the doctor.
Arthur still coughs and breathes hard.
- Mister, I need some help. Said Arthur.
- So it seems... and that's Dr. Mister to you.
- I'm sorry. Arthur sits in the chair.
- I was joking.... Now look, friend, I don't mean nothing, but you got money? I mean before I start treating you 'cause I got a family.
- Yeah, I understand. Here, will that do you? Arthur hands him some bucks.
- Sure, thank you. Now, what's wrong? I mean, what appear to be the symptoms? The doctor sits in front of Arthur.
- Well, I think you've heard them... I'm, I'm coughing.
- Is there any blood?
- Sometimes.
- Okay now, here... breathe.
Arthur takes a deep breath.
- Again.
The doctor lays the stethoscope.
- let me see your tongue. Now say ahh.
- Ahh....
At this moment, the doctor had a serious expression. He gets up to wash his hands quickly.
- What is it?
- It's not good news.
- Well I guessed that.
- You got tuberculosis. I'm really sorry for you, son, It's a hell of a thing.
- Well what you mean? Arthur is shocked by this revelation.
- You really sick, you.... It's a progressive disease. You'll be.... Well the best thing is rest and getting somewhere warm and dry, and taking it easy. Now, is that possible?
- Sure, I can just take my winters in my country club in California. No... *cough* it's not possible.
- Well... Like I said, I...I'm really sorry.
- Yeah, well...
Arthur is about to get up when the doctor stops him.
- Now w-wait, wait... let me get you a little bit more... energy today.
He administers to him a drug to restore a little vigor, the effect is instantaneous. Arthur thanks him with a nod and goes out. At this moment, he does not know what to do or what to think. He walks in the street, and rehashing some memory.
* We can't change what's done, we can only move on*
* In your eyes, Arthur...there's something good....*
* Don't worry. I will always come back, Sarah...*
* Arthur,I.... I love you...*
* Me too, Sarah. I love you*
Arriving at the end of a street, he notices a deer, the animal stops and looks at him for a moment before leaving. Arthur is not far from the tavern where he must find Sarah. But what will he tell her? How will she react?
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The trapper and a gang.
Fanfiction1899, the East is conquered by civilization, some stay and others go away. The west is still wild, but for how long? Times change, and we must accept this reality. This is the story of a trapper woman named Sarah Gardner and her encounter with Dutch...
