It was late morning when woke Lena up. She was feeling very well rested
Lena sat herself up in bed, Stef enter inside room carrying bags in her hand
And in her other was a bonquet pink and purple roses. Hi beautiful
How ya feeling Stef says to Lena
Better now that your here Lena replies, Stef walks over and gives
Lena a kiss on the lips. She sat the packages down in the chair, taking the vase over to the sink and fill it up with water. to put the roses in
Did nurse Kim give you my message
Stef asks, yeah Lena responds
Have you eaten anything this morning since I was gone Stef questions. I didn't have much of a choice, The dietary aide Jennette
Stayed in here and watched me like a hulk, l manage to eat a piece of wheat toast and a few spoonfuls of oatmeal
I'm telling you baby l don't like her
Something about her. Reminded me of my old foster mother Kelly, Lena said. What do you mean love
Did she say anything inappropriate to you, Stef Stated. No babe it was like she demanded that eat my breakfast
I didn't wanna fuss with her so l ate
Even when the food wasn't all that appetizing. That shut her up real quick, Lena States. Stef knew Lena didn't like confrontation, Stef knew Lena could handle herself. Other than that, what else has been going on
Stef inquires. Apparently my mom took it upon herself and went behind my back to go talk to my boss at the center and informed her about my condition, when I called her to tell her that I needed to take some time off
It seems like my mother beat me to the punch line instead. She still sees me as this little girl, that needs her help on speaking on my behalf
Lena responded. I'm sorry baby that she did that without consulting you first, l spoke with the Dean at the college. She's giving me a year off
And l can still be paid while l'm out on leave, Stef tells. Babe l don't want you taking a early sabbatical. Because l'm sick, l know how much you enjoy teaching Art and photography, Lena replied. Babe what did I tell you before, l'm not leaving your side
So deal with it. Has the dietitian Came to see you yet, what about Dr. Sinclair or Dr. Garland Stef asked, Nope nobodies been in here accept Kim and Jennette. I'm guessing the doctors are making their rounds, my first treatment doesn't start until 2:30 this afternoon. I've been reading up on the side effects, of the chemotherapy
There's nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Dizziness and loss of appetite Lena finally came to terms with the fact she has cancer. Stef knew that Lena was scared, so was She but Stef would push it aside and remain strong for Lena's sake. They were about to take this journey together, this would be the ultimate test of their love and devotion, Stef knows Lena will have some dark days ahead of her and Lena will see how much Stef truly loves and adores her.
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The mother she never knew) fighting the battle
RomanceLena Adams Foster a devoted wife, mother of two she's always been in perfect health. until she is face with a life altering disease, that turns her world upside down. she's gonna have to rely on the strength of her family for support, the doctors ar...
