I don't belong to you

Chapter 3

Toby's POV

I had the day two day's off so it had been a while since I'd seen her. And today was the day. I would give my professional opinion to his parents. I immediately walk into the room trying to avoid eye contact. I walk to the computer to log in. It's just her and the parents. All of them have tears in their eye's as they wait to make a decision. Dr. Rust had told me there was no change over the weekend, and I was sure there still wouldn't be. I was surprised to see what I saw. "He's improved... Not by much, very little actually. But he did improve," I look at the parents.

"Oh my go-," the mother couldn't finish her sentence because she broke down in tears. "Spencer, did you hear that?"

"Yeah," Spencer nodded. She smiled through her tears. "So we will continue life support?"

"Of course," the mother nodded.

"I would give it a few day's," I suggested. "He barely improved. This happens sometimes, where they will improve in the beginning but then won't ever again." I looked at Spencer who was glaring at me. "But this is good news so far. It's a good start." I left the room so they could have their privacy. I avoided any emotional encounters, they made me uncomfortable.

Before I knew it I felt a strong force push me against the wall. "How dare you!" Spencer yelled at me. "How dare you say he might not improve more! Do you have any idea what you just did to them!? To me!? You had us feel happy for half a second, then you tare it down when you have the chance!" She had tears running down her face. I couldn't believe that I hurt her without it being my intention. "You are a sick human being!"

I looked around to see everyone staring at us. "I'm sorry," was all I could come up with. I just wanted to be honest with her and her family. I walked away before she could embarrass me more.

Spencer's POV

"How dare he!" I paced back and forth as Katherine sat in the chair next to Adam. "I was so happy... and he ruined it!"

"Spencer," she tried to sooth me. "Don't get yourself worked up."

"I can't help it!" I through my hands in the air. "That's it... I'm getting a new doctor!"

"Spencer..." She tried again. "He was just being honest. Look... You don't know him. And you don't know why he does what he does. But I promise you he does everything with good reason." She stood up and put her hands on my shoulders. "Now I really need to get back to work before I get fired."

"Thank you for always listening to me complain," I tried smiling. I took a seat exhausted from all the stress. I reached for Adams hand. I was hoping there would be a noticeable change. But he still looked lifeless.

"Can I come in?" I heard a familiar arrogant voice.

"It's not the end of your shift, so what are you doing here?" I ask rudely.

"I'm not sure," he looks confused.

It was the first real answer I got from him. I was intrigued. There had to be something underneath the surface about him. "Yes, you may come in."

He slowly walks in. He still stays incredibly far away. He looks down at his chart pretending to read it. "I'm sorry if I upset you earlier, that wasn't my intention."

"I just..." I pause unaware of what I want to say. "I don't understand you."

He looks at me confused. "I'm not hard to understand."

"Oh yeah, cause you're just a wide open book aren't you?" I shoot back sarcastically.

"Just because you don't know me, doesn't mean I'm complicated," he shrugs.