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Chapter 24-Surgery

Connor's POV
Jc and Natalie walked out. I wrapped my arms around Ashley. That was officially the scariest moment of my life.
"Don't ever do that to me again." I whispered into her shoulder. I could hear her sniffle. The doctor walked into the room. I released my grasp on her.
"So we have the results,and you,and your baby are doing perfect. We still don't know what caused you to bleed,but we can promise you that you'll be home with your baby as soon as possible." The doctor said.
"But she's not due for another month." I replied. "Won't the baby be born too small?" I asked. The doctor made a weird face. He didn't answer for awhile.
"Mr.Franta,can I speak to you outside of the room?" He asked. I instantly turned to Ashley who had tears in her eyes. Obviously this wasn't going to be good news if he couldn't say it in front of Ash. I cupped Ashley's face and kissed her forehead. I got up from the bed and followed the doctor. He turned to me. "Connor,we have to get that baby out of her. It's killing her from the inside. It's feeding off of everything she has,Ashley can feed herself as much as she wants but I'm afraid that won't help her. We need to risk the baby's life or Ashley won't survive." He said. I froze. Tears filled my eyes. They bubbled at the surface. I ran my fingers through my hair.
"How do we save them both?" I spoke through the tears.
"Connor tha..."
"I don't care about the risks! I want to know how to save them both!" I interrupted him.
"There is surgery we can do so that the baby is only getting the amount of food it needs,but there is risks you need to know about." He replied.
"Okay." I said.
"There's a risk of entirely cutting off the baby's food supply,ending it's life when we least expect it. There's also the risk of their body's not responding to the surgery correctly,which could cause heart failure for both Ashley and your baby." He spoke. I had no idea what to do. If I suggest the first surgery he mentioned I'm risking the baby's life,but saving Ashley's. If I do the second surgery I'm risking both lives,but could end up saving both of them. And if I don't choose any,I'm risking both of their lives,and not saving anyone's. "So those are your choices. That's what it's come down to."The doctor added.
"I...I need some time to think,can I go back with my girlfriend please?" I asked. He nodded. I started waking in as he grabbed my arm.
"But remember,we don't have much time." He added. I kept on walking. I tried to hide the fact that I was crying.
"So?" She sniffled.
"It's...it's nothing to worry about,just get some rest." I lied. I walked up to her and placed a small peck on her lips. She dosed off quickly as I sat down in the chair in the corner of the room. I thought about the decisions I had to make. I watched her peacefully sleep,her stomach slowly moving up,then back down. Her hand lied on her stomach,as if she were holding the baby.
"Con?" She said quietly.
"Yes?" I whispered as running up beside her. "Is something wrong?" I asked. She shook her head,her eyes still shut.
"If it ever comes down to it,I want you to save the baby over me. It deserves to see it's father. I know you'll make the right decision and save it." She whispered. A tear fell down my cheek.
"No," I shook my head as I sniffled. "That won't happen,both of you will survive because you are fighters." I reassured her. I cupped her face and planted a small kiss on her forehead. "Now get some rest." I said as walking back to the chair. I turned the lamp off that was in the corner of the room. I sat there and watched her sleep,so calm,so peaceful. She still held her stomach. I had made my decision. I now know which surgery is best for her. I dosed off in the chair,praying I made the right decision.
I woke up still in the chair,with Ashley laying on the bed with her hand over her belly. I walked out of the room to find the doctor. He was in the staff room. I knocked on the door. He came up to me.
"I've made my decision." I said. He nodded. I told him which one would be best. He agreed. He told me all of the risks but he also said the things it would help. I agreed and told him that Ashley is ready for the surgery as soon as possible. I walked back to the room and told Ashley everything. She agreed it was the right choice. The doctor walked in.
"We will prep you as soon as possible,since you haven't eaten anything for at least 9 hours,you're ready." He said. I nodded. "I'll be back in 3 minutes." He said we as walking out of the door. I walked up to Ashley and held her hand as I kissed her fingers.
"I love you. And this isn't goodbye." I said.
"I love you too." She whispered. The doctor came back in with 2 nurses. They grabbed the cart/bed thing that Ashley was on and pulled her out of the room. I followed with,holding her hand the hole way. As they reached the operating room door,I released her hand,and watched her as they wheeled her in.
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I know it's short but I wanted to end it. I know I'm lazy but DONT JUDGE! Same as always,vote,comment,BYE✌️💕