The mother she never knew) fighting the battle

The mother she never knew) fighting the battle chapter Twelve

Lena pulls into the parking lot and turns the car. She takes a few minutes to collect herself before going inside
Lena took a deep breath and exit the vehicle, she walks across the lot
Then she heads inside the building
Lena enters in the office. There she sees her wife sitting in the corner
Lena can't believe Stef beat her here
She walks up to the counter to get checked in. The woman tells Lena to sign in, she signs her name and goes to take a seat. Hey babe how long have you been waiting for me, Lena asks. I've just got arrived ten minutes ago, l texted you three times Stef says
Sorry traffic was a mess Lena said
Stef flips through the magazine. Lena looks around the room, Stef sees Lena's hands shaking. Stef closes the magazine and puts it away and takes Lena's hand in hers, she Leans in to whispers something in Lena's ear
Lena begins to relax. They watch people come and go, a nurse came out and called Lena's name out. Both women get up and follow the older back, Lena's asks to get up on the scale. Lena removes her heels and Steps up on the scale, ok you can step off. The jots Lena's weight down on the form, Lena sips her shoes back on
And they follow the lady down the hall. Stef and Lena enters the examing room, Lena what brings you here today. The nurse asked Lena
Lena gives her description of everything that she's been experiencing these last few weeks and she hands gown to slips into
Lena goes into the bathroom to get changed. Donna the nurse leaves the room to go the doctor know where here, Lena came out the restroom and takes a seat on the bed. Lena looks around the room at the posters on the wall, Lena begins crying. Baby what's the matter, Stef says in a concerns tone. What if something's wrong
Lena said to me, and whatever it is we'll get through it together Stef Stated. There's a knock on the door
Come in Stef States, Dr. Ellis walks into the room and greets the women
Lena what's been happening going
On. l see it in your file you've lost quite a few pounds Claire asked
Lena repeats everything she's told the nurse, Dr. Ellis checks Lena's vitals
Ok Lena can you lay back on the bed
So I see this lump does it hurt or anything. Claire States, no Lena replies, Dr. Ellis feels the knot under Lena's armpit. Sit up for me please
The older woman said, she walks over to the sink and washed her hands and dries them. I'm gonna have Donna come back in and do a complete blood work up, but l am a little concern about that Lump it's deep in your lymph nodes and the symptoms you been having. Dr. Ellis explains
You can get dressed and l'll see Donna
in, l'm gonna to refer to a colleague of mine. Dr. Gallard is a oncologist who specializes in these kinds of conditions, she's in Los Angeles
What l will do is call her to schedule you an appointment give her your number if she has additional questions. Alright Dr. Ellis responds
She heads out the door, Lena goes to get dressed in the bathroom. Donna came back into the examing room carrying a tray of empty tubes and a needle. Lena comes out takes a seat back on the bed, Lena reaches out her hand. Stef takes it, you test results will be back within 5 to 7 Days we will call you. Donna tells us, Lena doesn't say a word. Lena holds out her arm
The nurse ties a thick rubber band around Lena's arm, she cleans the area with an alcohol wipe. You might feel a slight pitch, Donna says to Lena
She sticks the needle into Lena vein
Blood fills up the tube. Lena has her eyes close, after six minutes Donna's done.