~Fallen Ch.19 ~
by Namjr
 
 

~Fallen Ch.19 ~
 

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“Okay let’s take a look at these results.” Eve said giving Antonio a large smile as she opened the large manila envelope. She braced herself for the worst as she looked down the spread sheet, and did a double take. “Oh my.”

“What?” Antonio moved forward in his chair, tensing at the tone.” What’s wrong?”

Eve dropped the paper to the desk, and stared at her patient in amazement.” Nothing, there’s nothing wrong, your hormone are no longer at a lethal level.” The statement was only a tenth of a lye, his levels weren’t lethal, and in fact they were almost normal.

“So I’m cured?”

“No you’ll never be cured.” The hopeful smile, fell form his face and she rushed to reassure him.” I’m sorry Antonio, I’m not explaining this to you correctly, you’ll never be cured, because Greaves Disease is a chronic illness, your hormone levels are now at a safe level for us to operate, and remove your thyroid, which will keep you alive, but you will have to take medicine for the rest of your life.”

“So this medicine, what does it make your hair fall out, or do I need to take eight does a day, what’s the catch?”

“ The basic catch is that you’ll be taking this for the rest of your life, but it won’t make your hair fall out, and you only need to take it once a day.” Eve stood up, and moved around the desk, smiling at the young man.” I suggest we set up a time next week for the surgery.” He continued to stare at her, not showing any emotion. ” This is good news Antonio; you can live a normal life.”

Antonio fell back in his chair, he wasn’t dying, and he could live a normal life, he had to do it without Sheridan, but he would live.” You’re right that’s great news.” “I guess Jody is a genius.” He looked up at Eve’s and saw her eyes clouded.” Sorry, I didn’t mean to make it sound like you didn’t do anything it’s just that…..”

“I understand Antonio, and you’re right Jody is a genius and an excellent doctor…”

“But you don’t like her.”

“It’s not that.” Eve said, lying through her teeth.” It’s that I think Dr. McKoy is a little… well… I think she’s overconfident and that sometimes over confidence, can be a hindrance, and unfortunately she also doesn’t take criticisms well” She looked away, and blew out an annoyed breathe, upset that she had let her dislike of Jody surfaced in front of a patient.” I’m sorry I know that she a friend.”

“That’s okay, you’re a friend too, and besides I know that Jody has her faults, and overconfidence is a major understatement for her ego, but I understand what you’re saying.” He stood, and gave her a hug and a wink as he opens the door, stopping in the doorway. “But I got to appreciate her cocky attitude, at least this once.” “Bye Eve.”

“Bye Antonio.” Eve moved back to her chair, and looked out the window, he was right, at least this one time Jody managed to put her money where her mouth is. Which not only saved Antonio but had the potential to save hundreds, at the very least she owned her colleague so appreciation. Picking up the phone she dialed a familiar number, and didn’t even question why she knew it so well.” Hello Julian, its Eve.”

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Rebecca looked around her and shuddered, she didn’t belong here, this was not a place where a Crane was, except she grimaced slightly she wasn’t a Crane, she wasn’t even a Hotchkiss anymore, just a women looking for revenge. Women looking for revenge didn’t meet in nice restaurants over lattes; they met in dark deserted alleys in the middle of the day.

“Mrs. Hotchkiss?” A voice whispered as shadow fell across her, and she turned to see a tall willowy man, wearing a bowler hat, and dark sun glasses.

“Mr. Scott?”

“Shh…” He stepped forward and looked around the small space.” You’re searching for information on a very powerful man, I don’t think you should name names, do you?”

Rebecca scoffed, and narrowed her eyes,” I’m not scared of Julian; he scared of his own shadow.”

“True, but Alistar Crane, can scare the devil, so maybe we should keep this as quiet as possible.” He took her arm and lewd to the dark corner.” I looked into Mr. Crane and that doctor's past like you asked, and it defiantly interesting.”

“Interesting how?”

“Well, I’ve talked to several people, outcasts and people the Cranes have screwed over and none of them had the same answer twice, first they said Julian and the doctor were inseparable and then they say they never heard of her.” “Luckily I hit the jack pot.”

“How so?”

“I found an old guy, named Pops, he was the bandleader at a jazz club in Boston, where Eve ‘Johnson’ sang, a club where Julian Crane frequented.” “ The old guy was on his death bed, and needed to cleanse his soul, he confirmed that they did in fact have an affair, apparently Crane got the good doctor hooked on drugs, knocked her up, and then dropped her like a bad habit.”

Rebecca eye light up like a kid on Christmas.” Pregnant, as in theirs a bastard Crane running around the world?”

“No sorry, the kid died, Pop’s thinks it’s because she was on drugs, but I can’t prove it.”

“Well I suggest if you want to get paid, you find proof.” She reached into her purse and removed the check flashing it before his eyes, before she ripped it in half, and handed him one piece.” You get me something I can print, and I might even give a bonus.”

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Antonio practically ran to Kay’s room, it was three o’clock, which meant that Jody would be there for Kay’s therapy session. He owed her; she had saved his life, well her and Kay. He stopped just outside her door, he hadn’t really thought about it before, but Kay had been part of his recovery, had she not needed to him, he would have probably just crawled up in his hotel room, and waited to die, he sure wouldn’t have taken the chance with Jody.

He looked into the room and felt his breathe stop. she was standing by the window smiling. Knocking softly on the door, he poked his head in, and smiled shyly. “Hey shouldn’t you be in bed?”

“No I’m well enough to be up and about.” Kay smiled and shook her head happily. “I’ve been cleared to walk and even leave my room.”

“Really?” At her nod, he grabbed in a large hug, and spun her around.

“Whoa.” She hit his shoulder, and stepped back from him confused. “What’s wrong with you?”

“I’m going to live.” She continued to stare at him rolled his eyes.” And they say I’m slow, you remember I was dying.” Kay nodded.” Well now, I’m not, or at least come next week, I won’t.”

Kay felt her mouth drop open in shock.” Are you serious?” He nodded a slow smile spreading over his face.” Oh my god.” She repeated his smile, before jumping into his arms.” This is great.” He tightened his arms around her small body, and just smiled at her. “You’re going to live.” She stepped up on her tip toes to kiss his cheek, only to find his mouth instead.

“Well well, lookie what we have here.” The couple broke their heated kiss, and turned toward the door to find Jody McKoy grinning devilishly.