Bette leaves the hospital, and drive back to the CAC to get her laptop, which she forgot earlier. She forces herself to not think about it. Think work, she say to herself. James is still there. Hes surprised to se Bette back today, he follows her into her office.
So, how did it go? He asks curiously and worried
Eh well, Im starting treatment tomorrow morning. I guess I have to tell Franklin. Is he still here? She asks. She sit down and leans back.
Yes, I think so. Ill go and get him Bette, how are you doing? Really doing? he asks.
Right now, not so good, but Ill be okay. She says with a nervous smile on her face. What if Im not going to be okay? She thinks
James leaves to get Franklin. He got him in time. Franklin was on his way out of the CAC.
Franklin? Bette need to talk to you, shes in her office. James says.
Shes here? Then why the ***** did she cancel those meetings? Franklin asks, starting to get angry.
Its important, just go and talk to her. James says.
Cant it wait till tomorrow? He asks starting to walk out the door.
No, it cant, please, it is really important. James continues.
Franklin turns and follows James into Bettes office. She is sitting in her chair with her head bowed down. She looks up as she hear the door open.
You wanted to talk to me? Franklin says. Bette wipes away a single tear.
Yes, please sit down. She says.
Is it going to take long, I was on my way to a meeting. Franklin asks, really in a hurry to get out of there.
Well, I can make it quick. Bette says.
Good, please do. He replies.
The reason I cancelled the meetings today, was because Ive been at the hospital, I was also there on Monday, then to take some tests. Franklins face changes, like he kind of know what to hear next. Today I got the results back, and it shows that I have cancer, located in my right thigh bone. She says, looking at Franklin, who now sits down. And having a hard time not to cry in front of her boss, she doesnt want to look week. Oh, Bette, Im sorry, I dont know what to say. He says
Its okay. Ill start treatment already tomorrow. It only takes about an hour every day. I will be able to work, but I have to cut down the stress level. And not so much overtime as Im working now, some of it I can probably do at home too. Bette says
Sure, well work something out, you just concentrate on getting well. Franklin says. Hes still a little shocked.
Franklin, I might have to take some sick days from time to time, I dont know how I will respond to the chemo, right now, Im okay, but I dont know how Im going to be a month from now. She says.
Why dont we talk about that when that time comes. He says and gives her a smile of comfort.