Piper's POV
After spending a week in Florida we stayed home for another week to wind down the blissful euphoria of our honeymoon. I can't explain how amazing our time was. If a word could be transformed into a picture, that would be a kid's face at Disneyland.
Coming home from our honeymoon is not fun, we have a shit tons on gifts and cards to open. I have to keep a running list of who gave what, so that I can send a thank you note.
I also decided to take Alex's last name. Ofcourse she was over the moon happy. But changing my name after the wedding is no simple task. I need to update everything, like my passport, driver's license, bank account, social security and insurance.
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"I miss Nicky". Alex said as we were sitting on the couch one morning just after having breakfast.
"You should call her". I suggested.
"Maybe we could invite her over tonight".
Alex reach for her phone and call Nicky. She put it on loud speaker so I could hear.
It took Nicky a long time to answer her phone which is not very surprising. Sometimes we even have to call her multiple times just to get a hold of her.
"Hello Alex?". Nicky's voice is naturally raspy but right now her voice sounded rougher and strained.
"Hey Stranger!". Alex said.
"Hi, How's your honeymoon?". Nicky asked and I saw Alex's eyebrows scrunching together.
"Wait, are you okay?". Alex asked this time. I know it wasn't just me who noticed the change in her voice.
"Yeah, yeah, I'm fine". She said dismissively. She would've fooled us if she didn't cough in the end.
"You're sick aren't you?". Alex pressed.
"What? Ofcourse not!". She said defensively but her voice is really strained and you can tell she's not in a good shape.
"You know I can smell bullshit from miles away. You don't fool me, Nichols. ". Alex said.
"It's just a normal cold, okay?". She insisted but neither of us believed her.
"How long are you sick?".I blurted "And don't you dare even lie to me". I warned.
"Oh, hi Piper." She sigh deeply. "Ummmm, almost a week now". She said and coughed again.
"What? Are you insane? That's not a normal cold. We're going there, now!". Alex said sternly.
I was driving us to Nicky's apartment and Alex keep mumbling in the car the entire ride about Nicky being so difficult and not looking after herself.
When we got to her place she already left the door open for us and we found her laying down on the couch wearing a grey sweatshirt with matching pajamas. I can clearly see she doesn't look good.
"You look like crap!" Alex said.
"Thank you, I saw myself in the mirror this morning" Nicky shot back.
Alex walk over to her and touch her forehead.
"Oh my goodness you're so hot. Why didn't you tell us you're sick?".
"And then what? Ruin your honeymoon? How was it by the way?". She asked smirking.
"Where's Amelia?" I asked ignoring her question.
"She went home to her parents, I don't want to bother her... Guys, I'm fine rea-". She was about to say but she quickly got up and run to the toilet and throw up.
Me and Alex followed behind her.
"Okay that's it! We're going to the hospital". Alex said while she's leaning down and holding Nicky's hair.
"Ugh!" Nicky groaned and she swat Alex's hand out of her hair and got up to rinse her mouth in the sink.
Nicky is very stubborn just like Alex, but we convinced her in the end to go to the hospital after Alex threatened her that she would call her mom if she won't listen.
We pack her things just incase she's going to be admitted. Which I think she will be. She threw up once more just before we're about to leave.
We went straight to the ER and they immediately hook up an IV in her hand because she was already dehydrated. They took her blood samples and it came back she has Urinary Tract Infection. As figured she needs to be admitted for monitoring.
I went to the admitting office to fill up some paper works for Nicky before they take her in. After I was done I walk back to them and I saw Alex hugging a blonde woman. It looks like she's a doctor here.
"It's good to see you again!". Alex exclaimed really happy.
"I know! what are you guys doing here? Wait... what happened to you?" The blond woman walk over to Nicky and hold her hand.
I do not recognize her but it looks like they know each other very well. I wonder why Alex never mentioned her to me.
"She has Urinary Tract Infection". Alex said glaring at Nicky. She fold her arms in front of her like she does everytime she's pissed off.
Alex's POV
Piper went to the admitting office to fill up some paper work for, Nicky.
"Next time you tell us when you're sick, okay?". I told her.
"You know I'm not a fucking child, Vause". She shot back and pouted.
"Well, right now you're acting like one". I snapped at her.
"Arizona! hey!". Nicky shouted and it startled me. I look behind me and It's really her. She was talking to another doctor and her face look very serious.
She gaze in our direction and her face lights up when she saw us. She excused herself and walk over to us. She is wearing a white gown with a monkey stitched on her right chest and navy blue scrubs inside it.
"Nicky! Alex!". She walk to our direction grinning.
"It's good to see you again!". I exclaimed and I was surprised that that came out of my mouth. But she even surprises me by giving me a hug. I wasn't expecting it since we only met once and I don't really know her that well.
"I know! what are you guys doing here? Wait... what happened to you?" She asked and a concerned look is apparent on her face, she stand beside Nicky and grab her hand.
"She has Urinary Tract Infection". I volunteered and fold my arms infront of me glaring down at Nicky.
"Everything's all set". I heard Piper's voice and I spin around.
"Oh hey! Piper, come here" I said and pull her beside me.
"This is, Arizona"
"Arizona, this is my wife, Piper".
I introduced them both and Arizona was the first one to speak. "Hi, it's nice to finally put a face to the name. Congratulations on your wedding". Arizona said and embrace Piper, too.
She's also a hugger just like my wife.
"Oh, thank you. I like your name. It's very unique".
"Aww thanks". She said smiling and her dimples are showing.
"I didn't know you have a friend here, why didn't you invite her to the wedding?". Piper asked and cocked her head to one side to look at me.
"Oh, we're not really that....um..-". Arizona stuttered not knowing what else to say.
"We just met once Pipes, at the bar. During my bachelorette". I said.
"Oh I see". Piper responded weakly.
"So who's your doctor?" Arizona turn her attention back to Nicky.
"Asian woman with long curly hair. I don't remember her name".
"Oh that must be Dr. Yang".
"She doesn't look friendly, can you be my doctor?". Nicky asked.
"I can be unless you need a prenatal surgery". She said smirking. "Dr. Yang is really awesome. She doesn't smile much but she's very good at her job".
"Arizona is a Fetal Surgeon, she do surgery on unborn babies in the uterus". I explained to Piper. I don't know why but I am feeling a sense of pride for Arizona.
"Dr. Robbins? Excuse me but Dr. Webber wants all the chief of each department to be in the conference room in 20 minutes... and also we have a kid in Peds who needs a consult". A short woman with a red hair said.
So her last name is, Robbins.
"Thanks Dr. Kepner, please tell him I'll be there". The other doctor nods her head and left.
Arizona throw her head back and groaned. "I'm sorry but I have to go. Duty calls. I'll find you guys later". She said and left.
They gave us a nice room. Very spacious and the couch is very comfy. I don't mind sleeping in here tonight and the view from the window is amazing. You can see the park outside with children playing and mother's pushing their kid's stroller.
Piper, went home to grab some clothes for us. We'll both be staying with Nicky tonight.
I was sitting on the couch when I heard a soft knock on the door and Arizona peeks around the door. She beams when she sees us.
"Hi guys!". She said so cheerfully that I can't help but smile and Nicky smiled too.
"Hey, Doc". Nicky greeted her.
"Hi, Patient. Hello, Alex". She said and walk towards me.
She's not wearing the white gown and navy blue scrubs anymore. She changed into a white v-neck shirt and a tight jeans with light brown flat heeled ankle boots. She look very nice.
"Where's the wife?" She asked casually.
"She went home to grab some clothes" I replied.
"I see". She said and unload her bag on the couch.
She turn around to check on Nicky.
"How are you feeling?".
"Terrible". Nicky groaned.
"You must be. I read your chart and you have a kidney infection, it's another type of urinary tract infection. That's why you're having fever, an upset stomach, vomiting, weakness or fatigue" She began.
"Women have a higher chance of getting this infection compared to men because a woman's urethra is shorter than a man's, and it's closer to our vagina and anus. That means it's easier for bacteria or viruses to get into a woman's urethra, and once they do, it's a shorter trip to the bladder. From there, they can spread to the kidneys".
"Okay, so how much time do I have left to live?". Nicky asked playfully.
"Well, lucky for you it's treatable. Don't worry we'll just pump your body with poison or so they called "antibiotics" and you'll live longer unfortunately". Arizona said and a smirk appeared on her face and she patted Nicky's arm.
I like her professionalism and humor. She's a very smart woman.
"You're off work?". I asked.
She turn around to look at me and walk in my direction.
"Yeah". She answered and collapse on the couch beside me.
"Shit! I'm so fucking exhausted". She curses to, I like her even better.
She is easy to be with. It's like I've known her for a long time already.
"Can I crash here for a bit? I have a date later".
"Your girlfriend?". Nicky asked.
"Nah, just some random chick I "matched" on Tinder". She air quote and throw her head back on the couch.
"That's kinda fun". I blurted.
She move her head to my direction and stare at me. Blue eyes to green.
"It used to be, but I've been doing this dating game for a long time and it doesn't feel fun anymore".
"Then why do you keep doing it?" I asked curiously.
"That's the closest thing I have for having a social life. I don't have friends here ever since I moved".
"We can be your friends". I offered.
"I thought you already are". She said smiling.
I'm glad she consider us her friends and I want her to be my friend too. There's something interesting about her.