Three Cheers

My body felt sick hours after taking the pill. I had tried to ease into it, knowing that it was just the medication. The only thing that really soothed me was Busy; I let her crawl into my lap, put her thumb in her mouth and hold my hand.

I must be the easiest woman in the world to please.

Even as I laid with Busy, Gerard would still ask if I was okay. I didn't have the feeling to snap at him. I answered him quietly, keeping my hand in Busy's.

"You feelin' alright?" Gerard asked.

I nodded, "Yeah. I'm the boring-est woman on the planet."

Gerard chuckled, "You ain't boring, you're just tired."

"Easily pleased." I added.

Gerard smiled, sitting beside me, "Busy pleases me too."

Busy sat up at the mention of her name, "Hmm?"

Gerard put her on his lap, "You make mama happy."

Busy nodded, "I know."

I laughed softly, "She knows, now give her back. I miss her."

Again Gerard chuckled and set Busy back on my lap. I wrapped my arm around her and pulled her close to me. Gerard looked at us, I felt his eyes, so I looked over, "What?"

He still smiled, "It's like a miracle."

"I'm used to it, Gee." I answered him, "Maybe it's all in my head."

Busy sat up, looking at me, "What's in ya head?"

I smiled at her, "It's just a saying, baby."

She tilted her head, "Okay."

I shook my head, letting her rest on my lap again and combed her hair back, "Baby, you're so odd."

"That's good?" She asked, her voice mumbled by her thumb.

"Yep, I love that you're odd."

"You're odd." Gerard added, smirking at me.

I huffed a laugh, "Yes, I know."

He leaned over and kissed my temple, "I love it too."

"I know you do."


The following day, I had to go get the scan done. My body was alright by then, I more than anything wanted to lie down. I hate the thought of moving around.

Gerard held my hand as I made our way in and signed in. We sat down, I rested my head on his shoulder, while our hands were still intertwined. I couldn't help but to let my mind wonder; "You think I'm okay?" I asked him.

"Yeah, I do." he said softly.

I didn't know what to say after that. I wasn't nervous, I was just curious, feeling as if it were silly to be here. I felt fine, I just knew it was nothing.

Gerard seemed to read my mind, "It's not nothing." 

I sighed, "Yes it is."

"No, it's something. If it isn't you can say I told you do as many times as you want." he released our hands and wrapped his arm around my shoulder.

"I will." I told him childishly.

"I hope so." he countered with a small laugh.

Gerard kept his arm around me when I got called back. He released me so the nurse could take my height and weight. They were both happy to see that I gained 3 pounds. 

"Finally." Gerard said under his breath, but I heard him.

I nudged him as we entered the exam room. He just smiled, letting me sit on the table. I exhaled softly as we waited; "I hate waiting."

"Everyone hates it." Gerard said.

"Yeah, I especially hate it. I'm very impatient."

Gerard rolled his eyes, "Grow up, October."

"Ugh, you're so mean to me."

He laughed, "Am not."

"Not all the time."

"I'm just being honest with you, Sugar."

I shook my head at him, crossing my arms over my lap. Another few minutes, Dr. Green arrived; "Hello October."

"Hi." I said meekly.

"Let's get down to business, shall we?" Gerard and I both nodded, "Your blood work came out fine, your white cell count is up, which is good. All that is left is the scan; are you ready?"

"As I ever." I mumbled.

"Alright, follow me."

"Can Gerard come?"

Dr. Green nodded, "Of course."

Gerard took my hand as we followed Dr. Green to the CT scan room. I changed my clothes, then laid on the table; "Deep breaths." 

I nodded, lying on my back. I held my breath a moment, listening to instructions from him as I went through the CT scan. It didn't take more than 15 minutes before it was over.

Dr. Green came over, helping me sit up, "Get dressed and I'll see you in the exam room." he smiled so I'm not nervous.

I got dressed and led Gerard back into the room. Gerard sat beside me, he laced our hands together, "How was it?"

"Ugh, you know... Same old thing." I told him.

"Are you scared?" He asked softly.

I shook my head, "No. Are you?"

"A little." He said sheepishly.

"It's okay, Gerard. Whatever happens, happens. Can't change them."

Gerard didn't respond, he just sighed and kissed my lips quickly. I smiled and squeezed his hand, "I love you." I told him quietly.

"I love you, too, Sugar."

I exhaled heavily as soon as Dr. Green came in; he didn't have any expression on his face. He pulled out the x-rays; "We found a small cyst."

I squeezed my eyes shut, Gerard squeezed my hand, "Is it bad?" Gerard asked for me.

"No, we're going to give October some medication to get rid of it. It's all benign."

I opened my eyes then, "Are you positive?"

De. Green smiled, "Positive. All it is, is causing you discomfort over the healed posts. You'll be fine."

I broke out into a smile and tears, "Shit."

Gerard laughed softly, letting my hand go and wrapped his arm around my shoulder, "You can say I told you so now."

I kissed him not wanting to say anything at all. I was beyond happy; the fear and happiness swept through me faster than the speed of light.