Ch. 17
"Sally O'Donnell!" the nurse called into the waiting room.
Sally and Howie stood in unison. She faced him. "I'm a big girl, stay here.
The last thing we need to do is to have a fight infront of the doctor."
Howie sank into his seat.
"Howie's in the doghouse," Nick snickered.
"Come on, Nick, leave him alone," I sighed. "They've been having a hard time lately."
"You guys don't understand..."
"Why wouldn't we?"
"I just saw Sally do something, that's all."
"What?" Nick bugged.
Brian rolled his eyes. "Let him be, Frack."
"Howie, you wanna tell us?" Kevin offered.
Howie lay in his head in his hands. "Last night.... I walked on the bus and I saw Sally...."
"Did 'ya see her in the nude?" Nick answered.
I smacked his forehead. "Shutup, dumbass. Go on, D."
"She was in the bathroom throwing up."
Kevin shook his head. "If she was sick you should've--"
Brian cut him off. "I think there's more to it , Kev. Right, D?"
"Right. She was FORCING herself to vomit." A single, silent tear roamed down his face. "You guys were right. There was something wrong with her." He wiped his eyes. "I should've listened to you."
Brian pulled him into an awkard hug. "I'm sorry, D. But listen, she'll get help now."
I stared at the floor. Why couldn't love ever go right for my best friend?
Why?
A nurse appeared. "Is there a Mr.Dorough present?"
Howie stood. "Yes, Miss?"
"Your girlfriend had a bit of a fainting spell during her blood test. She's requested you come sit with her. She's quite shaken up and persistent upon your attendence."
"Of course, is she all right?"
"Well, we've decided to run some tests due her weakness- just for precaution, but don't worry about that now. Let's just get you to your ladyfriend."