(*WARNING! HOSPITAL CHAPTER! MISSING ARM MENTION!*)

*A few minutes before the ambulance came*

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*Dr. Fizz's P.O.V*

I was working in the Emergency area of the hospital again. It was rather quiet today, so I spent  time talking to patients and checking in on my brother.

There has been no word of Balloon still. I'm so worried for my son. It's been a little over a year since he's been gone.

I do know he's at least okay. I see he uses his money now, so I can still send money to him. So, he's doing something with it, and good things too!

I just he's okay out there. Balloon means so much too me. I would be so devisated if something bad happened to-

"DOCTOR FIZZ!", I hear Nurse Frame yell.

She sounds very frantick, I wonder why. I better calm her down first, so she doesn't freak anyone out.

"Yes Nurse Frame? Is everything okay?", I asked in a calm voice.

"An ambulance arrived! They say it's an emergency! A really bad one!", she shouts.

"Oh? An emergency ambulance? Oh goodness.", I gasp.

I'm sure they're going to need all hands on deck for this. Luckily I'm here to help!

"Can you take me to the ambulance?", I asked.

"Of course! They asked for you specifically.", she said.

Me specifically? Oh, I didn't know I was going to be needed that badly.

"Alright Ms. Frame. Lead the way.", I say.

"Okay! I must warn you though. They said it wasn't going to be a pretty sight for you.", she said cautiously.

"Um. Why is that?", I asked cautiously.

"W-well... um. I-... You'll just have to go see for yourself.", she stammered.

"Alright.", I replied.

Nurse Frame walks as I follow her to the front of the ER lobby. While making our way there, I couldn't help but worry.

'Why me specifically? And why was it going to hurt me?', I thought to myself.

I kept thinking about worst case senarios. Most of them, being another person at risk of death. I didn't even want to think about Balloon during this.

Balloon has to be okay. He just has to be! There's no way Balloon was going to be the one in that ambulance.

After all, there was no word from police that they had found-

"*Ring*" "*Ring*"

Oh. My phone is ringing. I pull out my phone and see the number...

It was the police.

I answer the phone and put it up to my ear.

"Hello this is Dr. Fizz. How may I help you?", I greet.

"Good evening. You are Dr. Fizz correct.", the police asked.

"Yes. I am Dr. Fizz.", I confirm.

"I see. And are you related to Balloon by any chance?", he asked.

"Yes I am. I'm his adopted father. Is everything alright?", I asked him.

"Well. I have some news. Both bad and good.", he said.

"Oh? Alright. Give me the good news first please.", I say.

"Okay. The good news is, your son has been found at long last.", he said.

Balloon? Found? Oh my goodness! I'm so relieved! I'm so happy I could cry!

"He was found?! Oh thank heavens!", I exclaimed.

"Yes indeed.... But this is where the bad news comes in.", he said in a serious tone.

"Oh? Is he okay?", I asked.

"Well. We found him. However, he was severely injured and uncounisous.", he said.

I could feel my whole world come to a screeching halt. Balloon... he was...

"H-how bad was he when you found him?", I asked shakely.

"Well. You're about to find out. The ambulance should be there now.", he said.

As if on cue, I can hear sirens. Ambulance sirens.

I quickly run past Ms. Frame, who was shouting to me. I didn't stop, I just ran.

I ran all the way to the lobby area where I saw two people on beds being rolled in.

One was a female I don't recognize. The other... was Balloon.

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Oh my god.

They are both so injured. The female most definitely has a broken arm.

Balloon however.... He was missing part of his arm!

He also probably has a fractured ankle. And they both look like they were attacked by something.

My body freezes at the sight of my son. He's so beaten up and hurt.

I just wanted to run up to him and hug him. But my body just doesn't want to. My poor son....

"Dr. Fizz!", I hear a doctor shout.

I snap out of my trance and face the other doctor.

"Yes?", I ask in slight panic.

"We need to help these two stat! You take the girl.", he said.

"What? No! I want to take the other one!", I protested.

I want to go help my son! I need to! 

"I'm sorry Dr. Fizz. He's in critical condition! We need to do surgery on him now!", he said.

Surgery!? Oh god. I guess I can't help him then... I don't have the license or knowledge for it. Darn it.

"Alright. But please, be careful with him. He's my son.", I pleaded.

 "Don't worry! He's in good hands. Let's go men!", the doctor said.

I see the doctors roll Balloon away into the operating room. I feel so helpless not being able to help.

I suppose I am still helping, with this mysterious girl. Some other doctors roll her into another room, and I follow.

Let's do this.

Please let Balloon be okay...

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*The next day*

*Taco's P.O.V*

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Ugh...

What happened?

I slowly start opening my eyes. I get greeted with a harsh light that blinds me.

"Ow.", I grunt.

I quickly close my eyes and open them again. My eyes get adjusted to the harsh lights.

Once my eyes are adjusted, I take a look at my surroundings. Where the fuck am I?

"Huh? This isn't the cabin, or the cave.", I mutter.

I'm in this weird, somewhat creepy place. The place is too white and dull to be anywhere fun. The ceiling looks like a generic school ceiling. And it smells like medicine in here.

I'm so confused as to why I'm here. Suddenly, I remember the events that took place.

Oh fuck! The mama bear, me and Balloon running away from it. Her attacking us...

Balloon! How could I forget Balloon!?

He got his arm ripped off! Oh my god! I need to go find him!

I sit up, only to be met with pain.

"Ngh-!", I grunt in pain.

Oh shit! That hurts! I quickly lay back down so I feel less pain. I forgot that mama bear got a few hard hits on me.

I finally felt something weird on my arm. I look over to my left arm and see a sling. I guess I did break my arm.

Well damn. How am I supposed to write shit? I'm left-handed! Ugh, I can worry about that later.

For now, I just need to know where the flying fuck I-

"*Knocking*"

Huh? There's knocking on the door. Who the fuck?

They're coming in now. I guess they expect me to still be out cold. The person comes in, and it's a doctor.

"Oh. Good afternoon. I was expecting you to still be unconscious.", the doctor said.

Called it.

"How are you feeling?", he asked.

"Um. Sore.", I replied.

"I see. Are you in any pain?", he asked.

"Not really. My gut sort of hurts.", I explain.

"You had to get stitches there. That bear got you good. I can go grab some painkillers if you like.", he said.

"Um. If you think it'll help. Sure.", I say unsure of myself.

I've never been to a hospital before. So I have no idea how shit works here.

"Alright. I'll go get your medicine. And some food. You must be hungry.", he said.

With that, he leaves the room. You know. He looks vaguely familiar. I have no clue why.

I hear my stomach growl. Man, I am hungry. I guess lunch wouldn't hurt!

I wait for the doctor to come back when a thought comes to mind. How the hell did he know a bear attacked us?

I'll ask when he gets back. Maybe I should sit up again, that way I can eat. I start getting up slowly, so I don't hurt myself.

Okay, I'm sitting up now. That wasn't so bad. At least now I can get a better look at the room.

I look around and see nothing much. There was a TV, another bed next to me which was empty. There was also small drawers next to each bed and some medical looking stuff.

God, this place looks kinda dead. It's a hospital, what was I expecting? Who knows! I've never been!

I need to stop thinking to myself like that. It's really fucking weird, even if nobody can hear me.

I hear the door open again. That must be the doctor! Wait. The bed next to me is empty. Where the fuck is Balloon!?

The doctor walks in with a plate of food. Mmm~ It smells soo good!

"Hello again. I got you some food. I hope pizza is alright.", he said.

"Pizza sounds fine. Thank you again doctor.", I thanked.

"Of course. But please. The name is Dr. Fizz. You may call me Fizz if you please.", he said.

"Oh, okay. It's nice to meet you!", I say.

"It's nice to meet you as well. Might I get your name?", he ask.

"Oh right. I'm Taco.", I greet.

"Taco. Well, it's nice to meet you.", he says.

I smile and take a bite out of the pizza. Holy fuck? This is good.

"Heh. Surprised by the quality?", he asks.

"Yea. I've never been to a hospital, so I never knew what it's food tasted like.", I say.

I take another bite out of the pizza. God damn!

"May I ask you a question?", he asks.

"Sure.", I say.

"What's your connection to Balloon?", he asked me.

Oh? Was he suspicious? I guess it makes somewhat sense. But why was he asking?

"Um. Balloon is a friend of mine. Why do you ask?", I answer.

"Well. I ask since you don't look like anyone my brother has seen. Do you live at a hotel?", he asked.

"Um. No. I live in a forest near one however.", I answer.

"I see. So you don't live in Hotel OJ?", he asks.

He knows about Hotel OJ? How does he-

That's when it hits me. I know why he felt so familiar. This is Balloon's dad!

I remember him talking about it when he got that gift from his dad and uncle. Dr. Fizz was in there along with another male.

That must've been his brother. Oh fuck! I'm in front of Balloon's dad!

"Um. N-no. I don't live at the hotel. You wouldn't happen to be Balloon's father... would you?", I asked.

"Indeed I am. How did you know that?", he questioned.

"He talked about you before. Specifically on his birthday when he got that gift from you.", I explain.

"Oh? He got the gift? I was told it got stolen from the hotel.", he said.

"Yea. Stolen by me. Heh. Sorry about that. Just wanted to make sure he got that gift.", I chuckle nervously.

"You stole it? How? And Why?", he asked.

"Like I said. I wanted to make sure Balloon got his gift from his family. Also, I'm very stealthy.", I answer.

"Well. As long as Balloon got his gift. Thank you for getting the gift to Balloon.", he thanks.

"It's no problem! Balloon deserved to get that gift from you.", I say sincerely.

"I'm glad he did. Ah. I'm sure you're wondering about him and where he is. Am I right?", he asked.

"Yea! I was going to ask where he was anyways. Is Balloon okay?", I asked worried.

"Do not fret. He's going to be okay. He's still getting operated on. I'm not allowed to be in there, but once he's done, I'll bring him straight here.", he says.

"He's being operated on? Oh god. He was so hurt by that bear...", I gasp.

"I know. I saw the wounds. But don't worry. He's in good hands. We just have to be patient.", he says.

I could tell he was very worried. He said that while looking away and looked upset. Balloon was his son, so it makes sense.

"Maybe you should take your own advice. You look worried.", I say solemnly.

"Heh. I suppose you're right.", he chuckles slightly.

I finished eating the pizza and chips. Dr. Fizz takes the plate and hands me the pain killers. 

"Here you go. Take these in the next 30 minutes. I have to go. I'll be back later.", he says.

"Alright. Thank you for the food. See you later.", I thanked.

"You are welcome. I'll see you at supper.", he says.

With that, he leaves the room again. This leaves me alone in the room. *sigh*

Man. I'm so worried about Balloon. I hope he's going to be okay. I need to wait 30 minutes before taking these pills.

What to do? Oh! I have my phone. I hope it's charged. I reach in my pocket and find my phone.

Yes! I turn it on and see I have some charge still. Hell yea!

I scroll and find a game to play. I turn my phone sideways so I can play it. 

30 minutes pass and I take my pain killers. They should take affect in the next 15 minutes.

Maybe I'll take a nap. I don't feel like doing much.

I lay down and instantly feel tired. I let out a yawn and close my eyes.

My final thoughts are hoping Balloon will be okay...

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*The Next  Day*

*Yawn*

I start to wake up.

Man. What a great sleep that was. 

It was the next day and yesterday was so fucking boring. At least the food was good.

Anyways, Fizz should be coming with my breakfast soon. Oh. Speaking of Fizz...

I can hear the door opening. And in comes Fizz with a plate of food. Wait, there was another doctor behind him.

That doctor has Balloon! Holy shit! I thought I would never see him again!

"Good morning Taco. I hope you had a good nights rest.", he said.

"I did. I see Balloon is okay.", I say in relief.

"Ah. Yes. Balloon's operation is done, and- he's going to be okay.", he said.

"That's a relief! But Balloon is still unconcious.", I noticed.

"Yes he is. He should wake up in the next 3 days however.", he informed me.

"Oh. Okay. Thanks doc for the food.", I thank.

"No problem. I'll be back for the plates later. I'm very busy right now.", he said.

With that, he and the other doctor left. I was alone once more. Well actually....

I wasn't completely alone. Balloon was here now! Sure he was still unconcious, but he was still here.

I'm glad Balloon's operation was a success. I glance over to him so I can see his condition. He has an oxygen tube along with a bunch of bandages on his arm.

I'm pretty sure he would need to have some sort of stitches. I'm guessing he also can't move too much because of the emense pain.

My face goes into a frown. I feels so bad for Balloon. He shouldn't have to go through all that pain!

I glance away from Balloon, not wanting to be painted by guilt any longer. I continue to eat my breakfast.

Pancakes, eggs and bacon. A standard, yet very tasty. Not as good as Balloon's cooking, but it's still good.

Hmm... you know. It might sound really weird coming from me. I mean, I haven't thought about everyone at the hotel in years! But....

I wonder how the hotel residents are doing?

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*OJ's P.O.V*

It's been about two days since both Taco and Balloon were sent to the hospital.

And so far? There hasn't been a phone call yet. I'm currently making breakfast for everyone.

*sigh* Man... I'm so worried! I can't get their injuries out of my mind.

"OJ? Are you okay hun?", Paper asked.

"Oh... Um... *sigh* Not really.", I say.

"Thinking about them?", he asks.

"Yea. I just... can't get those injuries out of my head. They were so horrible!", I explain.

"It's okay love. Balloon and Taco are going to be okay. They're in great hands!", Paper exclaimed.

I smile at his optimism, I appreciate him doing his best everyday. He smiles back with his adorable smile.

"Thanks Pay... *sigh* You always know how to make me feel better.", I thanked.

"Hehe. No problem OJ! I always have your back!", he claims.

We laugh a bit before continuing to make breakfast. After a little while, we finish. Alright! Just in time!

Some of the residents come over to serve themselves. Hmm... I notice that everyone wasn't in a good mood. I guess that makes sense.

We should do something to lift the mood. Hmm... Like what? Maybe Paper can help! He has the best ideas.

"Hey Paper. Can we eat in the office?", I asked.

"Oh. Sure!", he said happily.

We grab our plate of food and head to the office. Once there, I open the door so he can enter.

"Cuties first~.", I flirt.

His face goes bright red as he walks in the office. I follow after and close the door. We sit at the office desk and start eating.

"Why did you want to be in here?", Paper asked.

"Well. I'm sure you noticed the mood out there right?", I asked.

"Yea. It's not the happiest of moods. But you can't blame them you know.", he said.

"No I know. That news was pretty devistating. So. I was thinking maybe we should do something to help raise that mood!", I say.

"Ooo~! Good idea! Hmm... Let's brainstorm then!", he exlaimed.

"Alright!", I said.

So we sat there brainstorming ways to boost the mood of the hotel. We continue to eat as well.

"Hmm... How about a pool party?", Paper suggested.

"Oh. That's a good idea. We just need Lifering to come in, it is Saturday.", I say.

As if on cue, my phone rings. I grab it and see that Lifering is calling. I answer the phone.

"Hello Lifering! Are you coming in today?", I asked.

"Hey there champ! Sorry. I can't today! I got a call from my brother that my nephew was in hospital!", he said.

"Oh no! Is he okay?", I asked worried.

"I have no idea yet. I'm going to to over to check in later. Sorry again OJ!", he apologizes.

"No! It's okay! Take the day off! We'll see you next week.", I say.

"Alright! Thanks OJ! Bye!", he says.

He hangs up and I put my phone down. Welp. There goes that plan. 

"So... No pool party?", Paper asked.

"Yea.. No pool party. Lifering won't be here today. And I don't think Trophy is in a good mindset to be that replacement.", I said.

"I see.. hmm.... How about we go on a nice little picnic?", he suggested.

"Hmm... Seems too simple. What about a nice spa day?", I suggested.

"No. Not everyone here likes spas. Wait! I have the perfect idea!", he exclaimed.

"Oh? What is it?", I asked, curious.

"We should all go to a nice amusement park!", he suggested happily.

"Oh! Good idea Paper! Where is one near here?", I asked.

"Hmm... We can look it up! Then plan a day to go!", he said.

"Great idea! I'll go ahead and search up amusement parks close to us and buy the tickets.", I say.

"Alrighty OJ! I'll take your plate to the kitchen.", he saids.

"Oh. Thanks honey!", I thank.

"Of course!", he says.

He then leaves the office and I open my laptop. Alright. Let's get to searching!

I open Google and search up 'Amusement park near me' and hit 'enter'. Okay, we're currently living in.... California...

So where should we go?? Hmm... 'Disneyland'? No... 'Legoland'? Nah... too childish.

'The Zoo??'. ... Hmm... not a bad idea. I know we said theme parks... but animals are always a plus!

'SeaWorld'? I can add that and put it to a vote! Okay! I got two places to venture to. Now I just need to-

*Ring* *Ring*

Oh? Who's calling me this time?

I pick up my phone and see....

It was the hospital.

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*End of Chapter 37*

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Yay! 

A new chapter done!!

Woooo~!

Hope you guys like it!

(Again.... I have no clue how to write hospital scenes....)

Unrelated note.

Happy Pride Month!! :)

You are valid no matter your gender or sexuality!

Alright.

See you tomorrow!