Abigail - S01 E03

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Abigail - S01 E03

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 3

Abigail walked into the warmth of the room, grinning widely when she saw the young girl of twelve years old, sitting down on the hospital bed while drawing something.

“Good afternoon, my kitten.” She greeted cheerfully as she stepped closer to the bed.

The girl lifted her gaze up on hearing her favorite doctor’s voice and a huge smile found a way to her face.

“Dr. Abby!” She dropped the drawing book aside and went to hug Abigail.

“Aw, seems like someone missed me so much. Huh?”

“Yes, I did. Where have you been since morning?” She pulled away but had her arms secured around Abigail’s wa-istas she raised her head to look into the eyes of the beautiful doctor.

“I’m sorry, kitten. I have been busy with other patients.”

“And forgot about me?” She pouted, seeming offended.

“I would never forget you, honey. I saved your visit for the last. The last is always the best, remember?”

“Yeah…” She smiled.

“I bought you your favorite food.” Abigail gestured at the brown paper bag she was holding.

“Taco and burrito?”

“You’ve got it right. And I added something else to it. Wanna guess?”

“Uhm, hamburger?”

“Nope.”

“Chicken and chips?”

“Nah.”

“Just tell me. I don’t think I can guess anymore.” The girl said in defeat.

“Sprinkle cupcake and a cup of milkshake.” She announced.

The girl squealed excitedly, jumping up and down like a little girl who just received a bag of candies.

“Oh, my God. You really got me all those things?” She asked, just to be sure she wasn’t hearing things.

“Of course, kitten. Do you think I would lie over something like that? Don’t you trust me again?”

“I trust you, Abby. I trust you with my life and everything.”

Abigail placed a gentle kis-s on the little girl’s forehead.

“Come on, let’s eat.”

“Okay!”

The girl sat down on the bed while Abigail positioned a small table across the girl on the bed and set out all the things she had got.

“I know how much you’ve been craving to eat something other than the hospital food.”

“You know me too well, Abby.” She smiled.

“Your wish has finally come true.”

“All thanks to you.” The girl beamed, deciding to eat the taco first. She took a bite and mo-an-ed in satisfaction, momentarily shutting her eyes as she savor the taste.

“How is it?”

“Superb. I love it.” She replied.

“I’m glad.”

“Here, take a bite.”

Abigail shook her head. “No, don’t worry about me. I actually bought one for myself as well.” She took out another taco from the brown paper bag. “But won’t my mouth smell of taco? I have other patients to_”

“You could simply brush your teeth after you are done eating the food. Besides, you bought something else and I’m sure if you eat them, your mouth won’t smell of taco.”

“Ah, why are you so smart, Tara?” Tara was the name of the girl.

Tara grinned. “I don’t know.”

“Let’s stop talking and eat. What do you think?”

Tara bobbed her head up and down, devouring the taco like a hungry lion.

“I second that.” Her voice came out muffled due to the food packed up in her mouth.

“Eat slow or you will choke, Kitten.” Abigail warned.

Tare simply nodded her head, paying absolute concentration on her food.

Abby felt so proud of herself for making the little girl this happy.

Tara has been hospitalized long before Abigail became a doctor. Approximately, the girl has been in the hospital for close to seven years. She has been battling with Hepatitis B.

Abigail was just an intern when she came across Tara and suddenly grew fond of the little girl. She watched the child grow to the age she is now.

While other kids were busy playing with friends in the amusement park. Tara was stuck in the hospital, battling to survive the life-threatening disease.

However, Tara was a strong and brave girl. Not everyone would be happy if been diagnosed with Hepatitis B but the little girl didn’t let it weigh her down.

Maybe because she doesn’t know how serious the condition is or she just didn’t want it to bother her. Living almost all her life in the same environment was enough burden already.

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