Fix You
“She tried to breathe, but her chest was tight.
Robbie sat next to her, his gaze never wavering from the IV solution. It was poison, pure and simple. The oncologist referred to it as medicine, a drug, but she knew its true name and purpose. It might be killing cancer cells, but that wasn’t all it would take with it.
The nurse fiddled with the IV, then looked at her. “Okay. You’re all set. Are you comfortable?”
Zoey nodded, while inside her head she was screaming, Get it out! Let me leave! I don’t want this!
The nurse, Jenna, patted her hand in a gesture meant to be comforting. It didn’t work. Zoey was numb. She blinked rapidly, wishing she were anywhere but here.
Jenna smiled at Robbie. “I’ll be around later to check on you two, but if you need anything before then, press the buzzer and I’ll come right back. You’re going to be here at least four hours. We’re having soup and sandwiches brought in for lunch. Let me know if you want to place an order.”
“Thanks.”
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