Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

The Differences Between Us Make Us Special

By Midnight Dreamer

Chapter 10: A Week with the Doc.

Grandpa Masen final put his foot down when there was only two weeks left before Edward and Isabella were to leave and go back to Chicago. He said the rest of them had ample time with the kids and now it was his turn so from here on in the two would come to work with him at the hospital and learn the ins and outs of what he does from day to day. With the love of knowledge the two shared they had no problem with this turn of events.

It was a Monday morning and the two were up at the crack of dawn. Isabella was in the kitchen making breakfast for the three when Edward came in and sat at the counter. She barely acknowledged him. She barely turned around to hand him a large glass of orange juice, then turned back to the stove. Grandpa Masen came in dressed for work and smiled seeing the two already dressed and ready. He walked pass Isabella, stopping only briefly to kiss the top of her head and say good morning. She handed him a cup of coffee and the newspaper before he took his seat next to Edward. The two nodded and went back to what they were doing.

After eating the eggs, toast, waffles, and mixed fruit Isabella gave them, the trio set off to the hospital. Each waved and nodded to the receptionist as they passed, receiving a polite smile and questioning look before they disappeared down the hallway. They entered Grandpa Masen’s office and each took their time scrubbing up their arms and hands. All three dawning a white Lab coat with Dr. Masen embroidered on it. Grandpa Masen smiling at the two. He sat down at his desk and took out some patient files. Edward and Isabella stood behind him and read over his shoulder about the patients they would see today. On the list was two patients who had both recently had their hips replaced, one who had surgery to repair a broken collar bone, two double bi-pass surgery patients and one recovering from multiple breaks and fractures do to a car accident.

“So Edward who shall we see first?” Grandpa asked.

Edward looked at Isabella and they conversed the way they always do before looking back at Grandpa.

“Well I suggest we start with the bi-pass patients, then move on the hip replacements, followed up by the collar bone and lastly the car accident. If we do so in that order we should have them all looked over before lunch. Then we can come back re-evaluate and start your second set of rounds this afternoon.”

“Very well Junior Dr. Masen. Let’s go.”

Edward and Isabella followed Grandpa down a corridor to the right of his office. They passed through a set of metal doors and into a more business like hallway with many doors. The sign on the wall stated it was patient rooms 747-755. They followed carrying a clip board each so as to not stand out. The trio entered room 751. The file said it was a Mrs. Miller.

“Good Morning Mrs. Miller. How are we feeling today?” Grandpa asked with a brilliant smile on his face.

“Good Morning to you to Doctor. As for how I’m feeling, well I’m a little sore around the surgical site but other than that I feel great.”

“Well let’s have us a look see shall we.” Grandpa moved closer to Mrs. Miller putting his stethoscope on so he could listen to her heart.

“Who do we have here Doc?” Mrs. Miller asked as she spotted Edward and Isabella.

“Those my dear are my Grandkids. Edward and Isabella.” both nodded to her as Grandpa said their names.

“No need to be shy young ones. Please feel free to speak, I don’t get many visitors.” Mrs. Miller told them.

Isabella walked closer to her bed and reached her hand out for Mrs. Millers. The two seemed to connect instantly.

“You don’t speak much do you dearie?” Mrs. Miller asked Isabella.

Isabella turned toward Edward with a small smile on her lips.

“No Ma’am she doesn’t. Isabella is mute.” Edward replied moving closer as well.

“That is a shame, but I can see that it does not stop her from getting her point across. I can see the emotions in her eyes.” Mrs. Miller spoke.

Isabella smiled.

“Edward my boy would you like to have a listen?”

“Yes sir.”

Edward came over to Grandpa Masen, taken the stethoscope from him and listened to Mrs. Miller’s heart.

“What do you hear Edward?” Grandpa asked.

Isabella sat holding Mrs. Miller’s hand. What Grandpa didn’t realize is that Isabella was listening to her heart as well. Relaying everything to Edward, they found that her heart would skip a beat ever third palpitation. Edward relayed this to Grandpa and he listened once again.

“Well I’ll be. Your right.”

Grandpa knew the pair were special he just never took in to account just how special the pair really were. They sat for a few minutes with Mrs. Miller while they finished her check. Soon a nurse came in to draw blood and change her I.V bags. Soon they moved to leave.

“You kids are welcome to come visit with me anytime you like.” Mrs. Miller called.

Once they got into the hallway Grandpa turned toward them.

“I don’t know how you did it and I don’t wanna know but that is the happiest I have ever seen Mrs. Miller. Not only that, but for Edward to catch that palpitation mis-fire is incredible. But like I said I don’t wanna know. Just accept my thank you.”

“You’re Welcome Grandpa. Mrs. Miller is a lovely lady and we were happy to help.”

Grandpa nodded and started back toward the next room. Room 749. Mr. Hutton.

“It’s about time Doc, what was the Old codger next door keeping ya?”

“Hello Joshua. No Mrs. Miller was not keeping me.”

“Well who is that with ya Doc? You know I don’t like them trainees fussing with me.”

“That I do Joshua, but these aren’t trainees. These are my grandkids and they are helping me with my rounds today. They are very helpful and have found things even I have missed today.”

“Well let’s get this over with, I wanna go home and I can’t do that until you sign my escape forms.”

This caused Edward and Isabella to smile. They liked this man. He was funny.

“Alright Joshua. You know the routine. What hurts?”

“Just a little residual pain around surgical site but nothing I ain’t used to.”

“Alright let’s get to work. Isabella it’s your turn. Come have a listen.” Isabella nodded. Going about the same system of checks that she saw Grandpa Masen go through with Mrs. Miller.

“She don’t say much does she?” Joshua asked.

“No Joshua she don’t. Isabella is mute. But her bedside manner is the best I have ever seen.”

“I agree. I think I like her more then I like you.” The two men broke out into laughter. Isabella smirked and continued writing on his chart. She handed it back to Grandpa who looked it over.

“Well Joshua it looks like Isabella gave you the all clear to leave. But she marks that you should lay off the greasy foods, add more leafy green vegetables, garlic and a glass of wine a week.”

“Well hell I do like her more then you. Come here child.”

Isabella walked over to the man. He held out his hand for hers. Looking her in the eyes he smiled and brought her hand up to his lips. Kissing it gently. Isabella smiled, gave his hand a squeeze and backed away.

They left a very happy Joshua with the outpatient nurse.

“You two did it again.” was all Grandpa said as he started to the next rooms.

The morning continued very much the same way. Patient after patient they all seemed to warm right up to Edward and Isabella. Grandpa Masen was pleased. Soon enough they were coming up on the last patient before lunch. Just as Edward and Isabella had predicted. Plastering on smiles the three entered the final room. Room 747. Grandpa stopped right outside the door and turned toward them.

“I will warn you before we enter this room. This patient is the most unruly, and out spoken patient we have ever had. There aren’t to many nurses or doctors who want to work with him. I am the fifth doctor he has had since he came to us three weeks ago. He has extensive breaks and fractures that needed to be mended and has an extremely foul mouth.”

Edward and Isabella nodded and braced themselves for the worst. The three slowly entered the room.

“It’s about damn time Doc I thought you forgot about me. What the hell took you so long?”

Edward and Isabella shared a quick knowing glance and stepped into the room.

“Who the hell is that with you Doc? Shrinks? You know I don’t like the crazy Doctors! Why the hell are they here?”

“Mr. Hess they are not shrinks or crazy doctors as you like to call them. These are my Grandkids. Edward and Isabella.”

“Oh great even better punks who don’t know what they are doing? How old are they twelve?”

Isabella squared her shoulders and took the chart from her grandfather. You could see the fire in her eyes as she approached the patient. He too seemed to notice the change in her demeanor as she approached him. Edward moved closer to the bed on the other side. Edward did all the talking, While Grandpa Masen stood at the end of the bed and just observed his grandkids.

“Lean forward.”

Mr. Hess did just that. Isabella listened to his heart and lungs. Healthy. She took out the light pen and looked into his mouth, nose, ears and eyes. Healthy.

“Lay back.”

Again he followed orders without a sound. Isabella started moving his arms. First the shoulder, followed by his elbow, wrists and each finger. She did this with both, her and Edward working as a team. Almost as if it had been practiced. She then started with his legs.

“Whoa there lady don’t you touch my legs!” Mr. Hess tried to protest.

Isabella looked at Grandpa. Grandpa nodded. She then looked at Edward who also nodded. She turned and looked at Mr. Hess. Their eyes connected for a few seconds.

“Stay still.” Edward commanded.

Mr. Hess stopped struggling and nodded. Isabella again reached for his legs. She lifted them at the hip. Then flexed his feet and ankles. She couldn’t move the knees due to the casts but she could feel the injuries none the less. She looked at Edward meeting his eyes. He nodded and wrote on the chart. Once Isabella finished her overview of the patient she looked at Grandpa and smiled. She backed away and went to stand next to Edward. They seemed to get caught up in their own little bubble. While they did that Grandpa went and did a secondary check over so he could document what he concurred with. They left the room after wishing Mr. Hess a good day and headed back to Grandpa Masen’s office. Once inside they sat down and began discussing everything that happen this morning and filing the proper paper work for each patient. They finished around 1:30. They decided to go for a quick lunch in the cafe’ inside the hospital. They let the secretary know where they would be and to page if he was needed. They finished the day as they did the morning. Grandpa never said anything about what happen in the room with Mr. Hess and neither did Edward or Isabella. They got home sooner than normal and Granma Masen was thrilled. Grandpa was actually home in time for supper.

This continued for the rest of the week.  Rumors of the children had spread throughout the hospital. Most of the staff would wave and say hello. They would often eat lunch with one of the other doctors or help with their patients if Grandpa was needed in surgery. Soon enough it was Friday. The only Doctor they were yet to meet was the elusive Dr. Cullen. Grandpa came back to his office after a morning surgery.

“Edward, Isabella?”

“In here Grandpa. The two called from the couches in his waiting room.”

“There you two are. I know we haven’t had much time today but then again it’s not like I can find you half the time since you help more than just myself out.” Grandpa chuckled.

“Sorry Grandpa.”

“It’s not a problem. I’m glad you like it here.”

“We do, it’s nice to feel like we are making a difference.”

“Oh believe me you are. I have doctor’s asking me if they can keep you here. I told them no. That you have to go back home in a couple of days but will be back next summer.” The three laughed.

“So what is it you needed Grandpa?”

“Oh Doctor Cullen would like us to join him for lunch today. You up for it?”

“Most definitely. We have heard so much about him from the other doctors but have yet to get the chance to meet or work with him.”

“Well then let’s get going, he is always on call and might not have long. Perhaps you can convince him to let you shadow him this afternoon seeing as I have back to back surgeries this afternoon.”

“Perhaps.” Edward grinned and looked to Isabella who wore a matching smile.

The three moved quickly to the cafe’ where they found Dr. Cullen sitting by himself in the corner of room.

“Dr. Cullen.” Grandpa called catching his attention.

“Dr. Masen.” Dr. Cullen stood and shook Grandpa’s hand.

Edward and Isabella moved into view. Dr. Cullen stiffened slightly but relaxed almost instantly. Isabella and Edward looked at each other and then met Dr. Cullen’s eyes straight on. The gold color caught the kids off guard. They had never met anyone with the that color eyes.

“Hello. Who do we have here?” Dr. Cullen asked.

“These are my grandkids that you have heard so much about. Edward and Isabella.”

“Well then the Pleasure is all mine to meet such fine outstanding talents.” Dr. Cullen said extending his hand for them to shake.

Edward took his hand and shook it.  Then Dr. Cullen took Isabella’s hand and kissed it. Isabella gasped slightly and looked toward Edward.

“Eddie did you feel how cold he is compared to the other doctors?”

“Yes I did Bells. I’m also heard what he is thinking. It’s almost the same as the Reservation. He can hear our heartbeats but suspects us of being vampires. This is crazy. What is going on here? Is it something in the water making certain people crazy?”

“Maybe we should look into that Eddie?” Isabella said laughing.

“Your right it’s crazy. Perhaps we can use this to our advantage in convincing him to allow us to shadow him for the afternoon.”

“Yes let’s I’m curious myself.”

It was only seconds that had passed between them for this conversation to take place. When they looked back to the two Doctors in front of them, neither seemed to notice anything.

“Shall we eat?” Grandpa asked.

“Yes Let’s.”

The four sat around the table eating and chatting. Isabella watching Dr. Cullen closely noticing he isn’t really eating much but more like pushing his salad around his plate, taking small child like bites. She was linking everything together slowly.

“Dr. Cullen would it be possible for Isabella and myself to shadow you this afternoon, since Grandpa has back to back surgeries? We have heard so much about you and you are the only Doctor to which we haven’t had the pleasure of working with.” Edward asked

“Well I don’t see why not. It would be an experience to work with the two of you seeing as how you are almost as talked about around here as I am.” Dr. Cullen Chuckled. “And please call me Carlisle.”

“Thank you Carlisle.”

“Well then I will leave you three to yourselves my pager just went off and I must get to my patients.” Grandpa said. He kissed both kids on the head and shook Dr. Cullen’s hand. Once he was out of sight Dr. Cullen stood.

“I have a feeling you two have a lot of questions.” it was a statement.

“Yes sir I believe we do.” Edward answered.

“Follow me then we can speak in my office.”

Edward and Isabella followed Dr. Cullen back to his office.