*Bill has a short hospitalization due to having the flu. Please send suggestions on what you wanna see! Love • Bree 🥰*

December 23rd, 2024
Georgetown University Medical Center, Emergency Room

"Hey darling, I think we should call Henry to see how Hope is doing. I know we kinda left the house in a hurry and I think it scared her. Neither of us have been in the hospital since she has been born thankfully so she doesn't understand what's happening." Bill says as he fixes his arm so his IV line doesn't crinkle up.

"Stop playing with your IV! You will get an infection and I can't have you getting sepsis again. Not on my watch." Hillary says sternly to Bill before feeling his head to see if he still felt warm.

"The doctors pretty much already ruled out an infection, darling. And I know I'm not suppose to mess with the IV but the tube keeps bending and you know what people say about that." Bill says as Hillary quickly rolls her eyes before she sits down on the bed right next to him.

"You are not gonna fill up with air and die. You are a former president of the United States for crying out loud! They are being extra careful with everything they do with you because of that alone. The nurse who did your IV has had the most experience out of everyone working in the emergency room." Hillary says to Bill, playing with his long fingers.

"I'm already feeling a lot better so they should just send me home in a few hours." Bill says, holding Hillary's hand before kissing it.

"Well, let's see what all of the testing says first. They may just keep you for an observation over night." Hillary says as Bill huffs not wanting to do that.

"Where are they even going to put me that is not a security nightmare? How did they get Reagan in here and he was here for two weeks when he was shot!" Bill says as Hillary tries to figure out an answer.

"It was a hot mess when Reagan was in here but I think they just kept him in the ICU his whole hospital stay. But he needed to be in the ICU due to his injury. You don't. You just probably have a virus. I'm hoping that's all it is." Hillary says with a loud sigh.

Just as Hillary says this, the doctor comes in along with Bill's nurse to give Bill his diagnosis and what their game plan is going to be to treat him.

Bill was diagnosed with the flu and they want to keep him overnight just for observation and to give him some extra fluids so he doesn't get dehydrated.

Then the next day, the medical team will reevaluate and see if he can go home and the doctor thinks he should be able to. Bill thankfully doesn't have sepsis like he did a few years ago and the fever along with not feeling well is due to the flu.

"We will move you into a private room shortly, Mr. President. The hospital director is trying to figure out the best room for you for safety reasons." The nurse says softly, checking Bill's blood pressure with the cuff.

Once the doctor and the nurse leave the hospital room, Hillary and Bill look at each other.

"See, I was right. You have to stay one night just for observation." Hillary says with a smirk as she tenderly rubs Bill's cheek.

"You are always right, my darling." Bill says in playful defeat as he smiles at Hillary and kisses her hand. 

"Don't worry, I'll stay with you to keep you company. It is too much of a security nightmare to have me leave and come back tomorrow." Hillary says as Bill smiles at her, happy that Hillary is gonna spend the night with him.

"Just the flu. See, I told you it wasn't sepsis or an anything like that." Bill says to Hillary with a smirk as she rolls her eyes.

"I know. But Bill, the flu is serious. I'm thankful we got our flu shots last month, they are probably helping you a lot right now. The flu is bad for anyone especially for older people." Hillary says to Bill sternly.

"So people like us?" Bill asks, causing Hillary to almost laugh.

"Yes, like us. We are in fact old, honey." Hillary says causing Bill to chuckle and Hillary chuckles along him.

"Well, I think we should call Henry now and check in on Hope. Also to let him know that he has to watch Hope tonight since you are staying in the hospital with me." Bill says as he stretches his arms up, causing the machine to alarm.

Bill's nurse frantically runs in Bill's hospital room to check and make sure Bill was in fact okay and that nothing was wrong with the former president.

"We should really give this nurse a thank you package, poor girl has been working her ass off and stressed times one hundred." Bill whispers to Hillary so the nurses don't hear them.

"We will. I'll get one of our assistants to get her a few gift cards and something for the other staff members in the emergency room. They have gone above and beyond for us today and I'm sure it was even more stressful than an average day." Hillary says as her iPhone dings a few times.

"Sounds like Chelsea is texting frantically, poor girl." Bill says, recognizing the text tone sound as the one Hillary and him use for Chelsea.

Bill begins to worry that his daughter is in fact worrying extremely about him and his health right now.

Chelsea has always been calm during high stress situations but it's always hard when one of your parents is sick and in the hospital especially at Bill and Hillary's ages.

"No, I think it's just Charlotte texting using her Apple Watch via Chelsea or Marc's number. Yeah, it's Charlotte and I forgot she has her own number now." Hillary says, reading Charlotte's text and texting her a small message.

"Oh, she did give it to me this morning, I forgot. She's so tech savvy. She taught me a few things about my iPhone I didn't know." Bill says with a chuckle.

"All kids her age are, it is so fascinating to see that. Well, let's call Chelsea real quick first so Charlotte, Aidan, Jasper and Amelia know their Pop is going to be okay." Hillary says as Bill nods in agreement.

Hillary calls Chelsea and she and Bill talk to Chelsea, Marc, Charlotte, Aidan, Jasper and Amelia for around fifteen minutes, updating them all on Bill and his condition.

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Hillary and Bill are now calling Henry, to update him and Mia about Bill's condition as well as see Hope, Liam and Max.

After a few rings, Hillary and Bill see Hope, her face being close to the camera.

"Hi, Hopey! Hi, baby!" Bill says as he blows kisses at Hope.

"Hello, sweetie!" Hillary says with a big grin at Hope.

"Hi, Daddy! Hi, Mama!" Hope says loudly smiling big at her parents, happy to see them since they left in a hurry earlier in the day.

"Hope, where's your big brother?" Hillary asks Hope, wondering why Henry didn't have his phone with him.

"Getting snacks!" Hope says with some sass, causing Bill to laugh.

"Oh, he's getting you and Liam a snack?" Bill says, glad that Hope isn't stressed out anymore and seems just fine. 

"Uh huh! Apples! Mmm!" Hope says, sticking her tongue out trying to do the duck face but doesn't quite do it.

"Ooo, apples slices sound very yummy! And a healthy snack too!" Bill says as Hope nods, smiling big at her Daddy.

"Hiiiii!" Liam yells, pushing his face next to Hope, inches away from the iPhone screen unsure on how to properly FaceTime since he's a one year old.

"Hi, Liam!" Bill and Hillary both say in unison with joy to see their second youngest grandson.

"Hopey! Liam! Who are y'all talking to?" Henry says, walking over with two kiddy bowls full of apple and banana slices. 

"Mama and Daddy!" Hope yells excitedly up at Henry.

"Ya! Pop! Gee ma!" Liam says, jumping around next to Hope.

"Did y'all FaceTime them or?" Henry asks Hope and Liam, wondering how this phone call even started.

"No, we FaceTimed you and Hope happened to answer it. Hello, son." Bill says with a grin at Henry.

"Hi, Henry." Hillary says, sitting closer to Bill so she is seen in the frame better.

"Hey, Pop! Hey, Ma! Hopey, can I have my phone back so we can all talk to them?" Henry asks Hope nicely.

"No." Hope pouts holding the iPhone closer to her.

"Hope." Henry says with some sternness in his voice.

"Noooo!" Hope yells, causing Henry to shush her since Max and Mia are fast asleep upstairs.

"Hope Dorothy Virginia Clinton. Are we not listening to big brother?" Hillary says sternly.

"Humph!" Hope says while crossing her arms.

"Princess! You know Santa is watching. If you wanna open a gift tomorrow on Christmas Eve, you got to be nice. Can you give Henry his phone back, please?" Bill says with a kind yet stern voice.

Hope gives her parents a pouty face and gives Henry his iPhone back.

"Thank you, sissy." Henry says, kissing Hope's cheek and then Liam's so he doesn't get jealous.

"Sooooo what's going on? Are you okay?" Henry asks Bill and Hillary.

"Well, I am feeling a lot better! They gave me some fluids and medicine to help lower my fever. No sepsis, thank goodness. Nothing seriously is wrong with me." Bill explains to Henry and Hillary huffs.

"Your father does have the flu which is a serious thing. So because of that, the doctors want him to stay overnight for an observation and I'll be staying here with him to make it easier security wise." Hillary explains to Henry as Bill gets annoyed because he knows Hillary is very worried about him still.

"The flu is a big deal, Pop. Especially since you have heart problems. I'm just glad all of us are vaccinated for the flu too! I hope none of get it though! The flu sucks." Henry says to Bill and Hillary.

"I hope you guys don't either. Especially any of the kids. None of them have had it. Chelsea said Charlotte, Amelia, Jasper and Aidan are feeling fine so far. Amelia is teething again so she isn't a happy camper right now. But I think we caught it early so fingers cross it doesn't spread." Hillary crosses her fingers.

"Liam finally stopped teething for a while, thank God. But now Max has started up. Mia is napping with Max upstairs right now because he didn't sleep much last night.

"Aw, poor Max. Teething is part of life but I know how hard it is to see your child in pain and you can't stop it. It shall pass." Bill says giving advice to Henry, giving him words of encouragement.

"Apple!" Liam shows Hillary and Bill his apple slices, causing them to laugh and smile.

"Ooo! Those apples look very yummy, Liam!" Hillary says to Liam with a cheeky grin, causing him to smile.

"Apple and pea nut but ter! See Daddy! See Mana!" Hope says, eating another apple slice.

"I see! Mmm!" Hillary says with a smile.

"That is a very delicious snack, Hopey." Bill says to Hope causing her to giggle.

"Henry, can you and Mia babysit Hope tonight? We hate to ask at short notice but your father has to stay the night and Secret Service said it would be easier for me to stay here instead of leaving and coming back in the morning when they discharge your father." Hillary asks Henry.

"Of course we can! And I totally get it. Hospitals are security nightmares for them. It makes sense for you two to stay together and be in one spot instead of two. Hey, Hope! Guess what?" Henry says to Hillary and then at Hope.

"What, Hen Hen!" Hope asks Henry.

"Tonight, you are gonna stay here at Whitehaven with me, Mia, Liam and Max!" Henry says causing the two toddlers to cheer.

"YAY!" Liam squeals in excitement.

"Yay! Mama Daddy too?" Hope cheers and then asks Henry.

"No, Mama and Daddy have to stay in the hospital tonight! But tomorrow, they will be back here. Daddy has to get medicine from the doctor." Henry says as Hope looks at Hillary and Bill.

"You are gonna have so much fun tonight, Hopey! A sleep over!" Bill says, causing Hope to smile and feeling better about her Daddy being in the hospital.

"Daddy better?" Hope asks innocently.

"I'm getting better, baby! I'll be all better tomorrow and then we can have fun because Santa will be coming in two days! Mama and I are really excited about Santa!" Bill says to Hope and Hillary nods in agreement.

"SANTAAAA!" Hope and Liam both squeal, causing the trio of adults to laugh.

"Christmas is gonna be really fun!" Henry says with a smile.

Hillary, Bill, Henry, Liam and Hope all FaceTime together for a few more minutes before ending the call.

The very next day, Bill is discharged from the hospital just in time for Christmas Eve and Christmas! :)