Chapter 7

Tom's POV

   I immediately had to rush home from the hospital after my COVID-19 test results came back positive the other day. Helm dropped off a second COVID test for me to take a couple days ago and I'm still waiting for the results of that test. Overall, I feel pretty good all things considered. I do feel a bit groggy and lightheaded at times though so I'm making sure to sit while doing some of my potentially groundbreaking research and simulations on how to manage this pandemic in a short period of time. I chuckled a bit when Helm thought I was plotting world domination because she saw a bunch of red dots glowing on my computer screen. I was almost tempted to go along with that silly assumption.

      I'm hoping that my next round of test results come back negative. I need to get back to work as soon as possible. I miss tending to patients and performing medical miracles. Most importantly though, I miss seeing Teddy's face. She called me once to check in and the call was brief because honestly I began choking up (obviously I don't want her to hear me in that emotional state). It was only after I ended the call that I let it all out, ugly tears and all. I'm also a bit hungry, I think I'll make myself something to eat. I could go for anything right now. I fish through the cabinets and the fridge before deciding on a chicken marsala dinner. It takes seven minutes to heat up and then an additional five minutes to cool down before I start eating. 

         My taste buds overall are still in tact thankfully. I know a lot of people who test positive for the virus lose their taste buds temporarily. Things either have no flavor or have too much flavor. One of the nurses who tested positive for example stated that sweets tasted even sweeter than normal to hear. Other foods besides sweet were on the bland side for two weeks. The food is quite satisfying to my growling stomach and makes me feel less light headed too. I'm so devoted to my work that sometimes that I do forget to eat. I'm not the only one in the medical field guilty of doing this, many medical professionals do. To name a few, this also includes Teddy, Bailey, Webber, and Meredith. Meredith... she's fallen victim to this virus even worse than I have and I'm really hoping she begins to recover soon. 

         I'm not going to start playing the What If scenarios in my head too much. I also have to focus on getting better myself, testing negative and finishing up quarantine so I can finally be working again. As much as I love my home, I really miss the hospital. I'm not stupid or naive though, I know that most of the staff don't like me. A few staff members tolerate me at best. Deep down inside, I know that Teddy (and Helm a little bit) that care for my well being, but mainly Teddy. Teddy... I'm still waiting for her to make a decision on who she wants to be with. I've been respectful of giving her space, not talking to her unless she makes the first move to reach out. I've put no pressure on her whatsoever but the truth is that I can't wait forever. I'm also not getting any younger and I would like to settle down with someone (which I hope will be Teddy) soon... *Sighs* I need to relax and maybe sleep this off a bit, after a warm shower that is...

I hope that you guys liked this chapter! My latest cover on my Youtube channel is attached below if you'd like to check it out.  :) -Mary

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