Monday, November 26th Pt. 4
It’s been several hours since I arrived at White General Hospital and I must say, I’m impressed at how quickly everything got done once Dr. Wilson was able to realize what was going on. Jeremy struggled immensely with the physical. While my plan of including Dr. Wilson increased his ability to cooperate, the exam of his abdomen proved incredibly painful. His fight to get Dr. Wilson to stop her exam was so intense that I resorted to partially laying on top of him.
I had Dr. Wilson pause her examination long enough that I could gather the young man in my arms, hugging him gently to my chest as I placed one hand against the back of his neck.
I learned early in my doctor days that I can tap into the young pups, no matter their pack member status, and help them deal with the pain they’re in by taking some of it on myself. It’s an extra gift that some intuitives are blessed with.
I allowed her to continue once he was relaxed enough that he was nearly sleeping in my arms. His IV, pain medication and steroids were all started shortly after. Just like me, Dr. Wilson struggled with the realization that his own alpha did this to him. Unfortunately he wasn’t willing to talk with her about what happened.
I found out shortly after Dr. Wilson finished that his family was just as exhausted as he is. Neither parent has slept since they brought him to the hospital. I specifically requested that they be allowed to sleep once word reached me.
The nurses allowed me to carry him down to radiology about an hour later and the 30 minute scan went without incident putting us where we’re at now. I continue to hold the boy close as we sit together in a glider recliner chair. The nurses that now check on him regularly helped us get comfortable by placing pillows under his back and my arms. I'm simply waiting for his parents to come back to his room. I have no doubts about the panic I will have to calm when they appear as their hours away from an injured, scared pup is difficult on parents who really care.
I rock silently and slowly with my eyes closed. The only sounds in the room at this point are the steady beeping of the monitors he’s on and the clicking of the automatic feeder giving him the steroids. My eyes open lazily as the thunder of feet near his room.
“Jeremy?”
The panicked voice is obviously feminine leading me to believe that it’s his mom, Molly.
“Calm down, Molly. It’s only been a few hours. I know we didn’t want to be away this long but I’m certain he’s been cared for.”
“I overheard the nurses talking about how he’s at the wrong hospital. For all we know they moved him to Red General.”
She stops short as soon as she gets into his room, his father nearly running into her as he sees me as well.
“Alpha.” Jon is the first one to speak. “I’m so sorry. We didn’t know when to expect you and it’s been so exhausting. We…”
“No.”
My command is short and strong. They are stunned into place as a nurse walks in with a new bag of saline.
“You can turn down the rate that it’s feeding the saline. He was dehydrated when he got placed on the first.”
“Yes sir.”
She agrees easily now that an understanding has been reached. I rock the chair gently as Jeremy whimpers and squirms. I duck down and speak gently near his ear, reassuring him of what’s happening as I rhythmically rub the back of his head. I adjust his position into something more comfortable for both of us and he settles down quickly back into a decent slumber.
“Lydia, can you get some chairs for them to sit in? I have a long overdue chat before we can discuss transfers into my pack.”
“Yes sir.”
She leaves the room once she finishes adjusting the rate the saline flows through his line. I look up into the nervous faces of Molly and Jon.
“Try to relax, the apology is mine.”
I speak gently in the hope of quelling any fears that may be coming up. They remain silent, nodding graciously when she comes back with additional chairs.
“I would like to take this conversation in pieces, starting first with an apology.”
“An apology for what, Alpha Black?”
“Please, call me Demetri. Alpha Black is when formalities are necessitated.”
“And you don’t feel formalities are necessary now?” Jon questions nervously.
“No sir. As long as respect is expressed on both sides I am comfortable with being informal if you are.”
It’s a relief to see them visibly relax even if I know that it’s going to be short lived.
“Why do you feel the need to apologize?” Molly asks the same question again.
“I didn’t get your permission.”
I watch their faces closely which shows their confusion easily.
“I took over his care. When I got here the nurses were getting ready to cath him and it scared him out of his room. I had to show him my wolf to gain any ability for him to trust me. Unfortunately, his reaction towards me resulted in prematurely starting the imprinting process. Although his first round of blood work will confirm, I do believe he’s a beta like Jamie. Beta pups have a very strong need for attachment to their pack’s alpha. It doesn’t mean that you can’t change your mind about coming with me but you must understand that his wolf has fully rejected Alpha Redmen. Even in a young pup, if he were to return to Red Fang growing up with his wolf fully rejecting the ruling alpha will cause him to be defiant, angry and possibly even violent. I am truly sorry that I did not wait for your final decision.”
“Don’t be, Demetri. I told you on the phone that we can’t stay here.” Jon’s words are reassuring as I pet the young pup's head.
“What happens now? The kids' school, my work, moving.” Molly’s voice is slowly taking on a more frantic tone, overwhelmed by the thought of the task at hand.
“Come to me, Molly.”
For the first time I see hesitation in her willingness to interact with me and worry in her eyes.
“Molly, you told me over the phone that you have never been physically punished by Alpha Redmen.”
I try to remind her gently. She shakes her head as she begins to speak.
“He hasn’t but that doesn’t mean I don’t fear him. I fell victim to his womanizing ways when I started dating Jamie’s father. It took a lot more than it should have to get the sanctioned mistreatment of myself to stop and I nearly lost Jamie in the process. I love Cole as I love my own sons and to see the damage he was willing to do to his own son is mentally damaging enough. Then to see my husband and son receive the same treatment for keeping the gentlest, kindest Redmen I’ve ever known, alive. I can’t begin to comprehend how many times he has begged us to leave him be, to just let him die. I don’t know why I’m falling apart now. I just… I just….”
Jon pulls her gently into a hug as the tears stream down her face. While I did nothing to cause such a breakdown, seeing it occur so easily reassures me that my plan is truly what they need.
“I would like to take this one piece at a time. I’d like to start with what happens next with the transfer to my pack as I need to know who’s coming with me today and who I need to come back for.”
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