Episode # 2
The hospital bathroom was quiet.
Advika stood there, gripping the edge of the sink, staring at her own tired face.
The door creaked open behind her.
Nurse
Your patient is awake.
She quickly wiped her face and nodded.
Advika Joseph (FL)
Okay. I'm coming.
The nurse paused, watching her.
Nurse
Are you okay, Doctor?
She gave a small smile, the kind that didn't reach her eyes.
Advika Joseph (FL)
Yeah. Just tired.
The nurse didn't believe her–but said nothing.
A small hospital bed sat near the window.
In the bed lay a little girl, no older than ten. Pale skin, a bandage on her arm, a hospital gown too big for her small frame.
She looked up and smiled.
The little girl
Hey, magic healing hands.
Dr. Joseph stepped in and smiled back. This time, it was real–at least a little.
Advika Joseph (FL)
Hey, warrior princess.
The girl's voice was small but strong.
The little girl
I'm okay, right? After the surgery?
She said, kneeling by the bed.
Advika Joseph (FL)
You have to stay positive. We're going to take the lump out. And then you're going to fight. Just like you always do.
Dr. Joseph leaned closer, her voice soft.
Advika Joseph (FL)
Don't listen to anyone who says cancer always wins. Some people beat it. You know why?
She pointed to the girl's chest, just about her heart.
Advika Joseph (FL)
Because they had faith. Right here.
The little girl touched the spot.
The little girl
The heart?
Advika Joseph (FL)
Yes. The heart. That's where the fight begins.
The little girl
I'm ready. I'll live long.
That's the start of faith. A long life begins with that.
Bright lights. Stainless steel tools. Soft beeping sounds.
Dr Joseph stood by the scrub sink, dressed in full surgical gear. Cap on. Mask pulled down for now.
she looked at herself in the mirror again.
this time, her eyes were cleared. Still tired but focused.
Then she pulled her mask up, turned around, and walked through the doors.
The little girl was already asleep on the table, surrounded by nurses and machines.
Dr. Joseph stepped up beside her.
Advika Joseph (FL)
Let's begin.
𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓪𝓾𝓽𝓱𝓸𝓻 𝓲𝓼 𝓼𝓸𝓻𝓻𝔂
Don't forget to like vote subscribe support comment
𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓪𝓾𝓽𝓱𝓸𝓻 𝓲𝓼 𝓼𝓸𝓻𝓻𝔂
Bye, TC 🫶🏻💕
Comments