Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Game Of Love

By Momma2Fan

Chapter 17:

Injuries

BPOV

I sat in the waiting room and couldn’t help but look around. So many different women sitting there at different stages of their pregnancies. I wondered how I was going to get along.

“Miss Swan?”

I stood up and walked toward the door where the nurse was standing, waiting for me. I was told to stand on a scale and my weight was checked. I followed the nurse to the room where she took my blood pressure and asked me about a million questions.

Finally, the annoying woman left the room after telling me to put on a terrible gown. I wished Edward was with me. He was traveling again. He was in California for the next three days with a three game series against the Angels. Then they would be back home to face the Rays again.

“Good morning Bella, how are we feeling today?” Dr. Gerandy asked as he entered the room.

“I feel fine. A little bored and going stir crazy, but otherwise good.”

“Well let’s just check things out. Lay back, please.”

I felt something cool on my belly and then a swooshing sound. That was my baby. The heartbeat was strong according to the doctor. So I asked him if I would be able to go back to work on a part time basis. I left the office that day feeling lighter.

~~GoL~~

I rode the elevator up to the office suites and grinned when I thought about Mrs. Cope’s face. Stepping off, I strode nonchalantly to my office.

“Miss Swan, what are you doing here?” She asked jumping up from her desk.

“I was released to come back part time. So I need to get with Rose and Alice, can you call them and have them come here please.”

“Sure thing.”

I walked into my office and turned on the panel of TVs and sat down at my desk. I pulled up all of the status reports and other business materials and was soon buried.

Alice and Rose came in an hour later and I sat them down to tell them what was going on and that I was gonna have to call a press conference as soon as the team got back.

“Bella, what’s going on? The press is speculating that you have cancer or something else and that you are dying. Even Jess has been calling.” Rose wondered.

“I am not dying. Yes, I was very sick, but I am getting better. I was in the hospital being treated for pneumonia, but my treatment was complicated because of the baby.”

“You’re pregnant?” Alice squealed.

I nodded, “I am about four months now. So we can breathe a little easier, but I still have to take it easy.”

“We’ll get to work on it ASAP.” Rose smiled and gave me a hug. I knew as long as they were in my corner that Edward and I could do anything.

~~GoL~~

EPOV

I felt great today. I know Bella had a doctor’s appointment and I felt terrible I was gonna miss it, but she never would have let me miss the game. We had just retired the side at the bottom of the seventh and were getting ready to bat. I was on deck. Seth had hit a grounder and was waiting at first. Jared had gotten three straight strikes and was out. I stepped up to bat and took a few practice swings and then got into my stance. I saw the ball come at me and swung the bat at the perfect time cracking it into deep left field. Seth scored and I was stopped at second.

I waited and took a good lead, then watched as my next two teammates struck out. I headed back to first base and waited as Jazz brought me my glove and hat. The game went on and we were tied to go into extra innings. I sat in the dugout and watched as my teammates stepped up to bat, only to be shut down.

As we headed into the eleventh things changed. The Angels had the batters, but our outfield was on the ball today, so back to the dugout we went. Jared was up again and this time hit a line drive into center field. He rounded the bases but was stopped at third.

Again I stepped up to the plate. Practice swing, stance and then…pain. Excruciating pain radiated all over my knee and leg. A wild pitch and flown right into my left knee and I knew some damage had been done. As I lay on the ground while my dad examined me, I couldn’t help but wonder if it was all over for me.

~~GoL~~

I lay on the gurney waiting for the tech to come and take me for the MRI. I already knew what they were gonna tell me, torn MCL. My worst nightmare. I knew I wouldn’t be able to play ball forever, but I didn’t want to be out at twenty-six. I was in my prime. Damn wild pitch.

“Mr. Cullen?”

“Yeah,” I leaned up and saw the tech come around the corner.

“I’m here to take you for your test.” I simply nodded and settled in for the ride. My dad came in just before I was wheeled away.

“Did you get a hold of her?”

“No, it keeps going to her voicemail.”

“Dammit! Where the hell is she?” I slammed my hand down on the gurney, frustrated we couldn’t find Bella.

I was taken down to have the test done and then brought back up to the emergency department to wait. Finally, after two fucking hours, my results came back.

“Well, son, it’s just what I thought. You have a torn MCL, but you have also sprained your ACL. You’re gonna need surgery. I’ve arranged for a chopper to get us back to Seattle so the surgery can be done there.”

“I need my phone, I have to call Bella.” He handed me my phone and I called again.

“Hi, honey.”

“Where the fuck have you been?”

“I’ve been at the stadium. What’s wrong, Edward?”

I sighed, “I was injured tonight. Did you not watch the game?”

“No, I have a tendency to get a little hyper and the doctor said I shouldn’t. What happened?”

I proceeded to explain what happened and about my injury and need for surgery. I heard her start to cry and explained I was fine, just in a little pain.

“Edward, are you gonna be able to play again? I know you aren’t ready to retire.”

“We’ll just have to wait and see baby. Carlisle is here and I think we’re leaving soon. I’ll call you when we get to the hospital. I love you.”

“I love you, too.”

I hung up and looked at my dad. “She wanted to know if I would be able to play. What do you think, Dad?”

“I don’t know, Edward. You are going to need surgery and physical therapy; even then there are still no guarantees.”

Great, good thing Charlie had me get my degree. At least it would come in handy and I could help Bella run the team while she finishes her education. I guess we will have to wait and see.