RESTART

The Beginning of the End (The Past Chapter 3)

The Past Part 3 [This chapter contains no scene from the Present Timeline]

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Solar and Mi-Cha waited in front of the ER and rushed up to the doctor when he came out. They caught him by surprise and he questioned why they weren't manning their stations. Solar explained that Moonbyul was her fiancée. The doctor sighed and tucked his hands in his lab coat. He didn't like being the bearer of bad news, especially when he had to deliver it to one of his staff. It was obvious that Solar was anxious, but he wasn't one to give false hope. He sighed once more before he finally gave her an update on Moonbyul's condition.

He bluntly stated that Moonbyul's injury had caused nerve damage. If it healed, there wouldn't be a need for concern. If it didn't, she'd lose the mobility in her hand. Solar was devastated. She knew that in Moonbyul's line of work, injuries were unavoidable. She had expected that this day would come eventually. It had simply arrived a lot sooner than she'd anticipated, although she'd never wanted it to happen.

The doctor told her to prepare for the worst, but not to lose hope. Although he knew he didn't need to, since Solar was an experienced nurse. He still thought it was a courteous thing to do. He bid her farewell, but not before instructing her to take care of herself. Solar and Mi-Cha helped transport Moonbyul from the ER to a different room before Mi-Cha went back to her duties.

"Call me if you need anything." She smiled and hugged Solar before she left.

Solar sat down and held Moonbyul's hand. She closed her eyes and sighed, feeling the heaviness in her heart weighing her down. How am I supposed to tell you? Solar's heart stung at the thought. You're such a proud person. It's your dream to be a detective. How can I say your right hand might become crippled? She could feel her tears trying to escape. She took a deep breath to compose herself.

Solar looked at the time and knew it'd take a while before the anesthetic would wear off. She kissed Moonbyul's forehead and left to find the head nurse. When Solar found her, Mi-Cha had already informed her of Solar's situation. She approved of Solar's leave request and gave her words of consolation before returning to her tasks.

"If you need help. You know where to find me." She looked up and said as Solar was leaving.

"Thank you."

Solar bowed her head before she left to grab her belongings. She leaned her head against the wall and sighed heavily, feeling worried and anxious as she thought about Moonbyul's reaction once she found out. I must stay strong. If she sees me like this, she might believe there's no chance she can recover. Solar perked up. She can be healed. She will be. I just have to make sure she stays healthy until then. She took a deep breath and continued to encourage herself.

Once she was done changing, she went back to Moonbyul's room, where Mi-Cha was waiting for her outside. Mi-Cha was leaning against the wall, decked out in her biker clothes. Her helmet was dangling from one finger while she stared at the ceiling. She was carrying a plastic bag in her other hand. Solar smiled and went up to greet her.

"Dress like that, no one will ever guess you're a nurse," she teased. "So, which nurse is your new fling?" She glanced around.

"You make me sound like a player."

"Are you not?" She giggled. "Do you even know how many hearts you've broken?"

"I object, your honor!" She exclaimed playfully. "They all came to a mutual understanding with me."

"Mutual understanding, huh." Solar nodded, not very convinced by Mi-Cha's explanation. "Is that why they're still chasing after you?"

"Hey, I can't control that. Besides, my heart was broken too," she pouted.