Off the Map
SAVE HER!
Dr. Ben Keeton is doctor in a little clinic in the jungle of the Peru along with Dr. Ryan Clark, Dr. Zita Alvarez, Dr. Otis Cole and three recently graduated doctors; Dr. Lily Brenner, Dr. Tommy Fuller and Dr. Mina Minard. He lost his wife and his daughter a couple months ago in an accident because she couldn’t be treated here.
Now his girlfriend Dr. Ryan Clark is fighting for her life because she has Chagas disease. She was bite by an assassin bug when she was 8 years old. She needs a heart transplant. She received a call that a heart was waiting for her in New York but on their way there they got stuck in traffic and they missed it. She’s now back on the waiting list but she won’t survive. The only person who can help Ben and Ryan is an old friend of Ben who he got in a fight with, Dr. Jonah Simpson.
Sitting in a bar face to face with Jonah, Ben is only meeting him because he is his only chance to save Ryan. The last time he saw Jonah they got into a fight in front of the clinic. He told him that he wanted him far from his clinic.
Jonah: Ben, you must be really out of option right now.
Ben: I’m begging you; you have to do this for me. I don’t like you and I don’t like what you do but you got to help me out.
Jonah: Why?
Ben: Because I can’t lose the love of my life again. She means so much to me. I don’t want to lose her.
Jonah: What do you want me to do?
Ben: Help me find a heart for her and you did transplantation back then. I trust you. I don’t know anyone here that can do what you do. Otherwise she’s going to die.
Jonah: I will. I want you to assist me. I know that this will be hard for you but we need to do this. How is she now?
Ben: She’s exhausted. We need to do it fast. Minard and Zeta are taking care of her.
Jonah: Who’s running the clinic?
Ben: Cole, Fuller and Benner.
Jonah: Ok, I’ll do everything I can. Give me two days. Stay by her side. Take care of her.
Ben: Thank you so much.
Ben stood up and hugged Jonah. He trusts him and he knows that he is the only one that can help him getting Ryan back on her feet. They finished their beers. Jonah left to go to his clinic and Ben walked to his. He was a little scared about what they are about to do. He couldn’t wait to tell Clark about it. He knows that she will freak out and will say no but he loves her.
Ben got back to the clinic. He sat in the stair staring at the moon. He prayed for everything to go well. Dr. Lily Brenner passed by and saw him. He had tears in his eyes. She rushed to him.
Brenner: Is everything ok?
Ben: Clark is dying.
Brenner: Minard told me.
Ben: Dr. Simpson and I are going to do it.
Brenner: Do what?
Ben: The transplant.
Brenner: You are crazy; it’s Clark that we’re talking about. Have you talk to her?
Ben: I will…
Brenner: She won’t agree to this.
Ben: … I know.
Brenner: I’m not a part of this in any way.
Ben: She’ll need every support that she will need and from everyone Lily. There’s a chance that she won’t talk to me after I tell her. Because she told me that she wanted to die here that it was her time to go.
Brenner: I’m sorry Ben. You better talk to her now.
Ben: Is she awake?
Brenner: I think so; I heard voices coming from her room.
Ben: Thanks Dr. Brenner.
Ben stayed there for a few minutes before going to see Ryan. Like Brenner said, Dr. Clark won’t agree with his decision. She was ready to die. She had and amazing life and she did what she loved to do in life. He stood and walked in the hallway. He entered the room. Minard was sitting on Clark’s bed. He saw something that he didn’t see in a few days; Ryan’s smile.
Minard: I guess that I’ll leave you two alone.
Clark: Thanks, I’m in good hands now.
Clark smiled at Ben. Ben looked in through her magical blue eyes that made him fall in love with him. She seemed so healthy but they both know that she’s dying. She’s hooked up to machines and Minard and Zeta installed a pace maker so her heart wouldn’t stop. The day that they will unhook everything she will die.
Ben: Hey, you look good!
Clark: What are you not telling me? I see it in your eyes.
Ben: I talked with Jonah…
Clark: BEN, you are not going to do this. Do you hear me?
Ben: It will work….
Clark (screaming): BEN, I SAID NO!
Ben: … Hear me out first! Everything will be ok. I will be by your side the whole time.
Minard and Brenner heard Ryan screamed for the hallway. Brenner knew what was happening. Technically Minard was fired by Dr. Keeton.
Minard: What’s happening?
Brenner: He’s going to do it…
Minard: WHAT? HE CAN’T.
Brenner: Trust me he’s ready to do anything for her.
Minard: No that’s not what I meant. There’s something I didn’t tell Ryan.
Brenner: What is it?
Minard: Well she’s pregnant. Her blood work came back.
Brenner: Of Dr. Keeton?
Minard: Obviously!
Brenner: He needs to know.
Minard: Not tonight. Too much emotion involved.
Brenner: You’re right!
Ryan was crying. She’s scared not because it’s Ben’s idea; she scared because she doesn’t want to end up hook to machines for the rest of her life. Ben kissed her and told her that everything would be alright. He lay down next to her and held her waist in his strong arms. He could hold her all night like they use to do.
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Morning, last night have been hard on everybody. Now they all know what will happen to Clark. The only thing is that Minard and Brenner have to talk to Ben about her. They will need to choose. Ben slept all night in the chair next to Ryan. He wants her to know that she’s everything to him.
Minard and Brenner live in a little house near the clinic with Fuller. The girls have been talking all night about Ryan and Ben. Fuller heard her but didn’t quite understand what is was all about.
Brenner: Come on Mina, you have to talk to Keeton about it.
Fuller: Talk to Keeton about what?
Minard: Ryan is pregnant!
Fuller: What? What about the surgery?
Brenner: That’s why she needs to talk to Ben.
Minard: I will.
Brenner: NOW!
Minard: I shouldn’t have told you in the first place.
Minard took her things and walk towards the clinic. ‘’How am I going to tell Dr. Keeton? I can’t arrive and say; hey, you can do the surgery because you know what, your girlfriend, here, is pregnant. That’s a little bit rude. ‘’ She arrived at the clinic and stood in front of the door thinking about how she was going to tell Ben about that. She opened the door.
Clark: Hey, good morning!
Minard: Morning, I didn’t think you would be awake.
Clark: Disappointed?
Minard: No! Just surprised! Ben, can I talk to you? ALONE!
Ben: Yes, sure! I’ll be right back honey.
Clark: Oki
Ben followed Mina out of the room. She found a place in another room so she can tell him what is happening. Ben noticed that she was stressed out by something. Naturally she handles most of the situations well.
Ben: Are you ok?
Minard: Yeah! I didn’t sleep well and Brenner woke me up this morning.
Ben: So you wanted to tell me.
Minard: Yes, about the surgery. I know you fired me but I need to tell you something about Clark.
Ben: Everything will be fine….
Minard: Not really and for one reason.
Ben: What reason?
Minard: I’ve been thinking all night about how to say it to you but I didn’t find anything so; Ryan is pregnant. There I said it!
Ben: Come again!
Minard: Come on, you heard me. Her blood work came back and it’s positive. See it for yourself.
Minard gave Ben the paper that confirms it. Why now? He couldn’t believe it. How? He knows the scientific answer to this question. He has to tell Ryan about it. She will freak out. They didn’t need a baby in the equation right now. Ben sat down for a moment to think about what he just learned.
‘’Ryan cannot carry a baby right now she’s too weak.
Nine months would be too long for her.
After maybe;
How am I going to tell her?
Do I have to tell her?
Ben, think for a minute! ‘’
Ben: I’ll tell her. It’s better if she learns it from me.
Minard: But I’m her doctor, remember?
Ben: I do but I’m the father.
Minard: Touché.
Ben: Thanks to have told me first. I’ll manage from here.
Minard: Let me know if she’s ok.
Ben: I will, thanks Mina.
She left the room leaving the door open. Dr. Cole passed in front the door with a patient. He sent his patient home and came back into the room. He saw that Ben wasn’t the same. Dr. Alvarez told him about the surgery but he thought that he was ready for it.
Cole: What’s up?
Ben: Minard just told me that Ryan is pregnant.
Cole: Oh, that’s bad timing!
Ben: Pretty bad timing. She has to give up on the baby; because we can’t do the surgery if she’s with child and she’s too week to carry a baby for nine months. So basically I have to tell my girlfriend to get an abortion. What’s up with you and Zita? Are you two back together for real this time?
Cole: I hope so. I’m taking my time now. I don’t want to mess things up again.
Ben: You better, she’s a great girl!
Cole: I have to go, I have patient to see.
Cole left the room. He couldn’t believe what Ben just told him. Dr. Alvarez went to see Ryan in the meantime.
Zita: Hey, they left you all alone!
Clark: Yes, Minard needed to talk to Ben about something.
Zita: How are you feeling?
Clark: I don’t know. I didn’t sleep well. I didn’t eat. I have heartache.
Zita: No chance that you would be pregnant right?
Clark: haha…. I don’t know. I mean how a foetus can survive in me while I’m weak like I am. That can’t be possible.
Zita: Anyway it would be a very bad timing because you’re getting a surgery in a few days.
Clark: True, so I’m not.
Zita: I hope everything will go well; I want to see your beautiful smile again my dear friend.
Clark: I’m in good hands.
Zita: And you have all of us.
Clark: I do and I really appreciate it. Thank you so much.
Zita: I have to run, this clinic is full a people this morning. I’ll come by later.
Clark: Ok, seniorita.
‘’What if I am pregnant? This is a very bad timing. This can’t be right. Ben and I never had time for ourselves lately. He has been busy with the clinic and his fight with Jonah and Mina being fired. ‘’
Ryan placed her hand on her abdomen. This can’t be right. At the same time, Ben showed up. She knew it was about that. Tears came into her eyes. Ben walked in and took her hands.
Ben: Everything will be ok. We can have another one after your surgery. I’m sure you’ll be a great mom one day. But now let’s focus on getting you back on your feet, ok?
Clark: I knew there was something different in me, I felt it. Now I have to give up on this little life. It’s hard baby.
Ben: I know but we’re all here for you. After surgery and after your recovery you’ll be able to carry a little bundle of joy in your little belly of yours and be with me home. You’ll get through this, you’re strong. Ryan Clark, Dr. Ryan Clark….
Clark: Yes?
Ben: Make me the honor to become my fiancé now and marry me after the surgery?
Clark: I do.
Ben took her waist and kissed her. He made her tears disappear. In a couple days everything will be over. She will be recovering home with him.
Clark: You’re so good to me. When everything is wrong you make it right. How do you manage to do it without falling?
Ben: I love you so much. Love is stronger than anything. Jonah is going to be here in a few days. We will cure you.
Clark: What happened with Minard?
Ben: What with her?
Clark: She told me that you fired her.
Ben: I did. She wasn’t treating you well.
Clark: Take her back. I want her next to you. She’s my doctor and I won’t change my mind about it. She’s the only who will make the right choice for me; not by love I mean.
Ben: Ryan….
Clark: Ben, trust me I made the right decision.
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Minard got back in her room. She started to cry because of all the emotions. With everything going on it was hard to not fall on the ground and cry. The fact that Dr. Keeton fired her and that Ryan was going to get the surgery in a few days was too much. She felt like she failed somewhere.
Brenner: Mina, are you alright?
Minard: I am. Just too much going on right now.
Brenner: Did you tell Ben and Ryan?
Minard: I did tell Dr. Keeton. He was going to tell Ryan about it.
Brenner: How did he take it?
Minard: He looked sad and surprised at the same time. I can understand.
Brenner: Yes, me too. The only thing that we can do now is be there for both of them.
Minard: Want to go see Ryan later?
Brenner: Sure. Why not now?
Minard: Because she’s probably with Ben.
Brenner: We should all go; you, Fuller, Zeta, Cole and I. Just to show them that we will be behind them.
Minard: You’re right, once again.
Brenner: Let’s get everyone.
Lily hugged Mina and told her that everything would be alright. They both ran towards the clinic like two kids. Fuller saw them and he asked what was going on. Brenner took his hand and took him with them. They found Cole, Mina told him to meet them at Ryan’s room in 5minutes. Tommy found Zita and asked her to come with them. They all met at Dr. Clark’s room five minutes later.
Lily opened the door first and smiled at Ben and Ryan. They all got in the room and sat on her bed. At this point Ryan knew that everyone was on the same page concerning her. She smiled at all of them because she felt love. They all hugged her at the same time and Ben kissed her. They all laughed like kids.
Clark: Whose idea was that?
Minard: Brenner!
Clark: Thank you so much. I’ll need you close to me more than ever now.
Zita: Oh and we will. You’ll want to get rid of us.
Clark: Never, you’re my family. You are all that I have in the world.
Fuller: We never really been close like the others but we will get used to it.
(Ryan laughed and smiled at him)
Ben: You should get some sleep right now.
Cole (looking at Ben): Yes, we’re ALL going to leave you rest; we just wanted you to feel supported.
Clark: I do. Oh and Minard, I want you in the OR with me. You’re still my doctor after all. And I think Ben has something to tell you; right?
Ben: You’re back in.
Minard: I am. Thanks, I’ve been such a jerk and an idiot.
Ben: One more mistake and you know….
Minard: I know; it won’t again!
Brenner: I’m happy that my idea made you smile. We are here for you.
Zita: Let’s go, we all have patients to see. Rest!
They all left for their occupations. They all felt that a weight has been lifted off of their shoulders. They did the right thing. Ben kissed her hand and let her sleep. He had to call Jonah about the situation. He needs to know even if he doesn’t want him to know.
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The day ended; all sitting at a table in the clinic. What a day! Minard was almost sleeping on Tommy and Brenner was sleeping on the table. Zeta was eating her lunch because she didn’t have the chance to eat her dinner. Ben and Cole arrived at the table.
Ben: Everyone is off.
Brenner: Finally.
Minard: That means I can go to sleep.
Ben: Fuller do you want to help me and Cole with Ryan? We are going to move her in a better room.
Fuller: Yeah, no problem. I’ll see you later.
Minard help Brenner to get up, they walk like zombies to their little place in the jungle. Minard offered Lily a drink. They both sat outside; looking at the stars.
Brenner: I’m glad Ben gave you your place back in the team. I was sad to see you leave.
Minard: I know; I was stupid.
Brenner: I have to admit that it wasn’t your best idea.
Minard: I know. Can we talk about anything else?
Brenner: About how this drink feels sooooo goooood!
Minard: We deserved it. By the way, it was great for Ryan to see us today.
Brenner: Yeah. I hope everything will be fine for her.
Minard: I’m kind of a little scared to be in the OR with her. I’ve never seen a surgery like that.
Brenner: Everything will be fine. Trust me I’ve been there!
Minard: we should really go to bed.
END CHAPTER ONE
Dr. Ben Keeton is doctor in a little clinic in the jungle of the Peru along with Dr. Ryan Clark, Dr. Zita Alvarez, Dr. Otis Cole and three recently graduated doctors; Dr. Lily Brenner, Dr. Tommy Fuller and Dr. Mina Minard. He lost his wife and his daughter a couple months ago in an accident because she couldn’t be treated here.
Now his girlfriend Dr. Ryan Clark is fighting for her life because she has Chagas disease. She was bite by an assassin bug when she was 8 years old. She needs a heart transplant. She received a call that a heart was waiting for her in New York but on their way there they got stuck in traffic and they missed it. She’s now back on the waiting list but she won’t survive. The only person who can help Ben and Ryan is an old friend of Ben who he got in a fight with, Dr. Jonah Simpson.
Sitting in a bar face to face with Jonah, Ben is only meeting him because he is his only chance to save Ryan. The last time he saw Jonah they got into a fight in front of the clinic. He told him that he wanted him far from his clinic.
Jonah: Ben, you must be really out of option right now.
Ben: I’m begging you; you have to do this for me. I don’t like you and I don’t like what you do but you got to help me out.
Jonah: Why?
Ben: Because I can’t lose the love of my life again. She means so much to me. I don’t want to lose her.
Jonah: What do you want me to do?
Ben: Help me find a heart for her and you did transplantation back then. I trust you. I don’t know anyone here that can do what you do. Otherwise she’s going to die.
Jonah: I will. I want you to assist me. I know that this will be hard for you but we need to do this. How is she now?
Ben: She’s exhausted. We need to do it fast. Minard and Zeta are taking care of her.
Jonah: Who’s running the clinic?
Ben: Cole, Fuller and Benner.
Jonah: Ok, I’ll do everything I can. Give me two days. Stay by her side. Take care of her.
Ben: Thank you so much.
Ben stood up and hugged Jonah. He trusts him and he knows that he is the only one that can help him getting Ryan back on her feet. They finished their beers. Jonah left to go to his clinic and Ben walked to his. He was a little scared about what they are about to do. He couldn’t wait to tell Clark about it. He knows that she will freak out and will say no but he loves her.
Ben got back to the clinic. He sat in the stair staring at the moon. He prayed for everything to go well. Dr. Lily Brenner passed by and saw him. He had tears in his eyes. She rushed to him.
Brenner: Is everything ok?
Ben: Clark is dying.
Brenner: Minard told me.
Ben: Dr. Simpson and I are going to do it.
Brenner: Do what?
Ben: The transplant.
Brenner: You are crazy; it’s Clark that we’re talking about. Have you talk to her?
Ben: I will…
Brenner: She won’t agree to this.
Ben: … I know.
Brenner: I’m not a part of this in any way.
Ben: She’ll need every support that she will need and from everyone Lily. There’s a chance that she won’t talk to me after I tell her. Because she told me that she wanted to die here that it was her time to go.
Brenner: I’m sorry Ben. You better talk to her now.
Ben: Is she awake?
Brenner: I think so; I heard voices coming from her room.
Ben: Thanks Dr. Brenner.
Ben stayed there for a few minutes before going to see Ryan. Like Brenner said, Dr. Clark won’t agree with his decision. She was ready to die. She had and amazing life and she did what she loved to do in life. He stood and walked in the hallway. He entered the room. Minard was sitting on Clark’s bed. He saw something that he didn’t see in a few days; Ryan’s smile.
Minard: I guess that I’ll leave you two alone.
Clark: Thanks, I’m in good hands now.
Clark smiled at Ben. Ben looked in through her magical blue eyes that made him fall in love with him. She seemed so healthy but they both know that she’s dying. She’s hooked up to machines and Minard and Zeta installed a pace maker so her heart wouldn’t stop. The day that they will unhook everything she will die.
Ben: Hey, you look good!
Clark: What are you not telling me? I see it in your eyes.
Ben: I talked with Jonah…
Clark: BEN, you are not going to do this. Do you hear me?
Ben: It will work….
Clark (screaming): BEN, I SAID NO!
Ben: … Hear me out first! Everything will be ok. I will be by your side the whole time.
Minard and Brenner heard Ryan screamed for the hallway. Brenner knew what was happening. Technically Minard was fired by Dr. Keeton.
Minard: What’s happening?
Brenner: He’s going to do it…
Minard: WHAT? HE CAN’T.
Brenner: Trust me he’s ready to do anything for her.
Minard: No that’s not what I meant. There’s something I didn’t tell Ryan.
Brenner: What is it?
Minard: Well she’s pregnant. Her blood work came back.
Brenner: Of Dr. Keeton?
Minard: Obviously!
Brenner: He needs to know.
Minard: Not tonight. Too much emotion involved.
Brenner: You’re right!
Ryan was crying. She’s scared not because it’s Ben’s idea; she scared because she doesn’t want to end up hook to machines for the rest of her life. Ben kissed her and told her that everything would be alright. He lay down next to her and held her waist in his strong arms. He could hold her all night like they use to do.
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Morning, last night have been hard on everybody. Now they all know what will happen to Clark. The only thing is that Minard and Brenner have to talk to Ben about her. They will need to choose. Ben slept all night in the chair next to Ryan. He wants her to know that she’s everything to him.
Minard and Brenner live in a little house near the clinic with Fuller. The girls have been talking all night about Ryan and Ben. Fuller heard her but didn’t quite understand what is was all about.
Brenner: Come on Mina, you have to talk to Keeton about it.
Fuller: Talk to Keeton about what?
Minard: Ryan is pregnant!
Fuller: What? What about the surgery?
Brenner: That’s why she needs to talk to Ben.
Minard: I will.
Brenner: NOW!
Minard: I shouldn’t have told you in the first place.
Minard took her things and walk towards the clinic. ‘’How am I going to tell Dr. Keeton? I can’t arrive and say; hey, you can do the surgery because you know what, your girlfriend, here, is pregnant. That’s a little bit rude. ‘’ She arrived at the clinic and stood in front of the door thinking about how she was going to tell Ben about that. She opened the door.
Clark: Hey, good morning!
Minard: Morning, I didn’t think you would be awake.
Clark: Disappointed?
Minard: No! Just surprised! Ben, can I talk to you? ALONE!
Ben: Yes, sure! I’ll be right back honey.
Clark: Oki
Ben followed Mina out of the room. She found a place in another room so she can tell him what is happening. Ben noticed that she was stressed out by something. Naturally she handles most of the situations well.
Ben: Are you ok?
Minard: Yeah! I didn’t sleep well and Brenner woke me up this morning.
Ben: So you wanted to tell me.
Minard: Yes, about the surgery. I know you fired me but I need to tell you something about Clark.
Ben: Everything will be fine….
Minard: Not really and for one reason.
Ben: What reason?
Minard: I’ve been thinking all night about how to say it to you but I didn’t find anything so; Ryan is pregnant. There I said it!
Ben: Come again!
Minard: Come on, you heard me. Her blood work came back and it’s positive. See it for yourself.
Minard gave Ben the paper that confirms it. Why now? He couldn’t believe it. How? He knows the scientific answer to this question. He has to tell Ryan about it. She will freak out. They didn’t need a baby in the equation right now. Ben sat down for a moment to think about what he just learned.
‘’Ryan cannot carry a baby right now she’s too weak.
Nine months would be too long for her.
After maybe;
How am I going to tell her?
Do I have to tell her?
Ben, think for a minute! ‘’
Ben: I’ll tell her. It’s better if she learns it from me.
Minard: But I’m her doctor, remember?
Ben: I do but I’m the father.
Minard: Touché.
Ben: Thanks to have told me first. I’ll manage from here.
Minard: Let me know if she’s ok.
Ben: I will, thanks Mina.
She left the room leaving the door open. Dr. Cole passed in front the door with a patient. He sent his patient home and came back into the room. He saw that Ben wasn’t the same. Dr. Alvarez told him about the surgery but he thought that he was ready for it.
Cole: What’s up?
Ben: Minard just told me that Ryan is pregnant.
Cole: Oh, that’s bad timing!
Ben: Pretty bad timing. She has to give up on the baby; because we can’t do the surgery if she’s with child and she’s too week to carry a baby for nine months. So basically I have to tell my girlfriend to get an abortion. What’s up with you and Zita? Are you two back together for real this time?
Cole: I hope so. I’m taking my time now. I don’t want to mess things up again.
Ben: You better, she’s a great girl!
Cole: I have to go, I have patient to see.
Cole left the room. He couldn’t believe what Ben just told him. Dr. Alvarez went to see Ryan in the meantime.
Zita: Hey, they left you all alone!
Clark: Yes, Minard needed to talk to Ben about something.
Zita: How are you feeling?
Clark: I don’t know. I didn’t sleep well. I didn’t eat. I have heartache.
Zita: No chance that you would be pregnant right?
Clark: haha…. I don’t know. I mean how a foetus can survive in me while I’m weak like I am. That can’t be possible.
Zita: Anyway it would be a very bad timing because you’re getting a surgery in a few days.
Clark: True, so I’m not.
Zita: I hope everything will go well; I want to see your beautiful smile again my dear friend.
Clark: I’m in good hands.
Zita: And you have all of us.
Clark: I do and I really appreciate it. Thank you so much.
Zita: I have to run, this clinic is full a people this morning. I’ll come by later.
Clark: Ok, seniorita.
‘’What if I am pregnant? This is a very bad timing. This can’t be right. Ben and I never had time for ourselves lately. He has been busy with the clinic and his fight with Jonah and Mina being fired. ‘’
Ryan placed her hand on her abdomen. This can’t be right. At the same time, Ben showed up. She knew it was about that. Tears came into her eyes. Ben walked in and took her hands.
Ben: Everything will be ok. We can have another one after your surgery. I’m sure you’ll be a great mom one day. But now let’s focus on getting you back on your feet, ok?
Clark: I knew there was something different in me, I felt it. Now I have to give up on this little life. It’s hard baby.
Ben: I know but we’re all here for you. After surgery and after your recovery you’ll be able to carry a little bundle of joy in your little belly of yours and be with me home. You’ll get through this, you’re strong. Ryan Clark, Dr. Ryan Clark….
Clark: Yes?
Ben: Make me the honor to become my fiancé now and marry me after the surgery?
Clark: I do.
Ben took her waist and kissed her. He made her tears disappear. In a couple days everything will be over. She will be recovering home with him.
Clark: You’re so good to me. When everything is wrong you make it right. How do you manage to do it without falling?
Ben: I love you so much. Love is stronger than anything. Jonah is going to be here in a few days. We will cure you.
Clark: What happened with Minard?
Ben: What with her?
Clark: She told me that you fired her.
Ben: I did. She wasn’t treating you well.
Clark: Take her back. I want her next to you. She’s my doctor and I won’t change my mind about it. She’s the only who will make the right choice for me; not by love I mean.
Ben: Ryan….
Clark: Ben, trust me I made the right decision.
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Minard got back in her room. She started to cry because of all the emotions. With everything going on it was hard to not fall on the ground and cry. The fact that Dr. Keeton fired her and that Ryan was going to get the surgery in a few days was too much. She felt like she failed somewhere.
Brenner: Mina, are you alright?
Minard: I am. Just too much going on right now.
Brenner: Did you tell Ben and Ryan?
Minard: I did tell Dr. Keeton. He was going to tell Ryan about it.
Brenner: How did he take it?
Minard: He looked sad and surprised at the same time. I can understand.
Brenner: Yes, me too. The only thing that we can do now is be there for both of them.
Minard: Want to go see Ryan later?
Brenner: Sure. Why not now?
Minard: Because she’s probably with Ben.
Brenner: We should all go; you, Fuller, Zeta, Cole and I. Just to show them that we will be behind them.
Minard: You’re right, once again.
Brenner: Let’s get everyone.
Lily hugged Mina and told her that everything would be alright. They both ran towards the clinic like two kids. Fuller saw them and he asked what was going on. Brenner took his hand and took him with them. They found Cole, Mina told him to meet them at Ryan’s room in 5minutes. Tommy found Zita and asked her to come with them. They all met at Dr. Clark’s room five minutes later.
Lily opened the door first and smiled at Ben and Ryan. They all got in the room and sat on her bed. At this point Ryan knew that everyone was on the same page concerning her. She smiled at all of them because she felt love. They all hugged her at the same time and Ben kissed her. They all laughed like kids.
Clark: Whose idea was that?
Minard: Brenner!
Clark: Thank you so much. I’ll need you close to me more than ever now.
Zita: Oh and we will. You’ll want to get rid of us.
Clark: Never, you’re my family. You are all that I have in the world.
Fuller: We never really been close like the others but we will get used to it.
(Ryan laughed and smiled at him)
Ben: You should get some sleep right now.
Cole (looking at Ben): Yes, we’re ALL going to leave you rest; we just wanted you to feel supported.
Clark: I do. Oh and Minard, I want you in the OR with me. You’re still my doctor after all. And I think Ben has something to tell you; right?
Ben: You’re back in.
Minard: I am. Thanks, I’ve been such a jerk and an idiot.
Ben: One more mistake and you know….
Minard: I know; it won’t again!
Brenner: I’m happy that my idea made you smile. We are here for you.
Zita: Let’s go, we all have patients to see. Rest!
They all left for their occupations. They all felt that a weight has been lifted off of their shoulders. They did the right thing. Ben kissed her hand and let her sleep. He had to call Jonah about the situation. He needs to know even if he doesn’t want him to know.
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The day ended; all sitting at a table in the clinic. What a day! Minard was almost sleeping on Tommy and Brenner was sleeping on the table. Zeta was eating her lunch because she didn’t have the chance to eat her dinner. Ben and Cole arrived at the table.
Ben: Everyone is off.
Brenner: Finally.
Minard: That means I can go to sleep.
Ben: Fuller do you want to help me and Cole with Ryan? We are going to move her in a better room.
Fuller: Yeah, no problem. I’ll see you later.
Minard help Brenner to get up, they walk like zombies to their little place in the jungle. Minard offered Lily a drink. They both sat outside; looking at the stars.
Brenner: I’m glad Ben gave you your place back in the team. I was sad to see you leave.
Minard: I know; I was stupid.
Brenner: I have to admit that it wasn’t your best idea.
Minard: I know. Can we talk about anything else?
Brenner: About how this drink feels sooooo goooood!
Minard: We deserved it. By the way, it was great for Ryan to see us today.
Brenner: Yeah. I hope everything will be fine for her.
Minard: I’m kind of a little scared to be in the OR with her. I’ve never seen a surgery like that.
Brenner: Everything will be fine. Trust me I’ve been there!
Minard: we should really go to bed.
END CHAPTER ONE