"It is that simple." Nolan replied darkly.
"You'll get it when you're older. I've seen a lot of men and women do terrible things. Henry is a good man. He is a good match. He always will be."
Michael sat down uninvited on the hard bench next to Nolan. Nolan suddenly realized how weary the old man was. The butler was excellent at hiding it with his stiff posture and polite professionalism. Everything looked perfect--his pressed suit, his combed over white hair, his cuffs, his well-polished shoes. Nothing out of place. It freaked Nolan out when Michael put his head in his heads and ran his fingers through his hair revealing it was thinning. Michael caught his look and smiled easily. "It's no big deal, Mr. Chen. The bit that was lodged in her back came out nice and easy. Wu is great at working wonders. She said after she gets the results from some tests we'll really be able to know for certain. But she doesn't see why Ellie shouldn't start recovering soon. We'll take good care of the lady, you know. I'll make sure everything is clean as a whistle so she doesn't catch a cold or have a rash from the bed. I know all of those little things from the elder Wongs who passed in the last few years. I never thought that knowledge would come of much use, but you know God gifts us things we never expect."
Unbidden tears began to prick at the corner of Nolan's eyes. He had thought for so long about how he would carry on after Ellie passed on. But hearing this news and seeing it with his own eyes that the thing that had been causing his sister so much strife had been removed was just too much. His tears soon followed wracking sobs that shuddered through his body as he curled into himself. Michael grabbed his shoulders as he began to wheeze out, "I'm not alone. I'm not alone. She'll be there with me when I graduate."
Wu came out running from the operating room. One of her shoes was half on. She threw her arms around Nolan as his face reddened even more. Her hands were so soft. Her voice was even softer. "You've been holding it together for so long haven't you. It's ok. I completely understand. I have a brother too. Ellie is so blessed to have such a devoted brother such as you. You should be really proud that you didn't give up."
Nolan turned out of Michael's hands and buried his face into Wu's shoulder. She looked delicate, but there was muscle to her. Wu must work out a lot, Nolan realized. She smelled faintly of lavender which reminded him strangely of his mothers hands vigorously rubbing lotion into his face when she reprimanded him about his skin being too dry. His mother never yelled, it was more a loving reminder. It always made him feel safe that there was somebody there who would do that when he was thirteen.
The reminder made his sobs deepen. He had lost his father to the marines, then his mother to cancer and then . . . it had been so close . . . what if Ellie. But thanks to this strange turn of events and this beautiful, talented, workable witchcraft of a surgeon, he would not have to go home today to an empty apartment.
55!! now announcing for the next mass upload. that will be when we hit rank 300!! i thought of losing my mom a lot when writing this. she had a chronic illness for most of my childhood and i didn't get to say goodbye before she left so this was hard to write. but also very healing. hope you enjoy.
He reminded himself that this wasn't appropriate so he pulled back and wiped his phlegm off.
Michael had found some tissues which Nolan used to make his face less sticky. "I'm sorry for reacting like this. It's just I've been told every day since the accident that nothing I was doing was going to work by so many people. I just can't believe that I got here and that I'm here now. To think she can walk is amazing. Just to have that chance is everything I know for her."
Wu gave his shoulder a little squeeze. "Well that's why they call me a witch. They say what I do is spells and myth and worse. But it's just listening. The hat is just so people don't pester me. Only the people who really need my help come find me."
"Is that really why you have the hat?"
"No. But that's just a nice heartwarming story to make you feel better/ I just made it up because it felt good."
Nolan wiped off his face and stood, "Ok. I should go see Ellie. Dr. Wu in terms of care is there anything else that she will be requiring during the night? I can stay awake while Michael sleeps and we can take turns until the nurses arrive tomorrow morning."
"No. Mr. Nolan you are going to go out somewhere really nice to eat and then sleep in tomorrow."
Wu tugged at his shirt. "I am a doctor and you haven't eaten an apple today so you can't really keep me away. And if you haven't eaten an apple, you should because I don't want to see you as a patient. Don't worry about Ellie. How many? There are ten men here watching her. Michael is more than capable as you've seen and I know he will make sure that Ellie has the best care in the world. I'll stop by after rounds tomorrow to discuss with him about what the results and checkup on Ellie."
Nolan wanted to show Wu that he really was not that weak. But honestly, he could feel it in his knees. He was bone dead tired. What could he offer to Ellie if he wasn't fit himself? Ellie was also surrounded by people paid to take care of her. It was just causing more trouble than he was worth. So like the good brother he was who wanted the best for his sister, he reluctantly relented. "Fine. You all win."
Wu got back onto her feet and crackled her knuckles before checking the time. "I really could use a nice strong drink right about now? I wonder--"
Michael let out a big bellied laugh as he gestured towards the elevator. "Your wish is my command, my fine lady. I wouldn't give the best, even to the queen herself. I'll text one of the porters to bring it to you right away. Might I interest you in the reclining room? Master Henry had it made up for such an occasion. I'm happy to have it come so soon."
tuesday's upload. please enjoy this fresh episode.
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