Chapter 28 Visitation

                                    

                                          
Ian woke up at 5 am today, slipping away from his lover's embrace, before getting dressed. He was very tired, but even if he could he couldn't sleep anymore. The anxiety was hitting him hard. So before he left home whit his bag of clean clothes, some money and snacks, he took some of his anxiety medication that his psychiatrist suggested he'd take to make his anxiety better. Then Ian got into the train, yet he didn't sleep, his anxiety was better but it was an abdominal hysterectomy after all, he was going to be under general anesthesia and he didn't like it.
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Shane woke up rather late today, but that wasn't to worry, it was weekend after all. The man went to pick up his goddaughter, he brought her bag has they walked to the farm.
Jas: Can I help out Ian whit the cow's?! Marnie let's me help!- she said smiling, the other chuckled.
Shane: Well, Ian isn't in town this weekend, so you'll help me, but whit the cow's you can't help. Ian's cows aren't babies like Marnie's, it's dangerous for you. You can help whit the chicken!
Jas: Where's Ian then?- she asked has the other unlocked the door.
Shane: He went to have a surgery in another town, I was thinking that maybe tomorrow we could visit him for a bit and then spend the rest of the day in the city. What do you say?
Jas: I like it!...- she said getting in- You think I should make him a get well soon card?
Shane: Only if you want to.
Jas: I'll do it then!! 
They spent the day hanging out, eating pizza, drawing together, although Shane only drew because Jas liked to paint his drawings. The man wasn't a great artist, but the girl still enjoyed to do it. Then, when it was a bit later they went to the park, while they were there, Shane looked at the time. By now Ian had left surgery and was most likely in his room. The older stepped away from the park, grabbing his cellphone and calling the other, not really sure if he would answer or not.
Call:
Ian:Hi.- he said in a low tone.
Shane: Hey Ian, how went the surgery?
Ian: The surgery? Mph... Oh yeah,yeah right. I think it went well? There's drains in my stomach tho.- he said dragging the words.
Shane: You're totally drugged out aren't you?- he asked chuckling.
Ian: Yeah pretty much. Bettwen the anxiety meds, the anesthesia and the pain meds I'm like... In cloud nine or something.
Shane: I should probably let you rest... We'll talk better tomorrow alright?
Ian: Sure... Bye!- he replied sticking out his tongue, to out of it to understand the other wouldn't see it.
Shane: Goodbye my love.
He said before hanging up, a few more hours he went back home whit Jas, he made pancakes for dinner. Breakfast for dinner had became common in the days Shane had reserved to the girl and she loved it. He was happy he could bring a smile to her face whit such simple things. Another hour or two and both of them went asleep, waking up early in the morning and going to the city, killing time before visiting hours.
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Ian sat down, eating lunch, he didn't miss doing it in silence tho. He looked to the side, the curtain was covering the other part of the room. He knew on the other side was an older woman and that they were together because they had just went through the same procedure, he decided to try and do some small talk. 
Ian: Hospital food? Am I right?- he said whit a dry chuckle, feeling imidiate regret, his anxiety picking.
Woman: You're right about that son.- she said chuckling- I thought you didn't talk.- her voice was mellow and eased the other's anxiety. It reminded him of his mother.
Ian: Oh sorry I didn't mean to give you a bad impression, my anxiety is just through the roof.
Woman: Makes sense.- she added, Ian getting up and moving the curtain- I'm Margaret.- the woman stated. She had black hair, yet her roots were grey, her tan skin was full of frekles and wrinkles, her eyes were green and she had a beautiful smile whit a teeth gab.
Ian: I'm Ian.- he said has he sat back onto his bed, looking at her.
Margaret: So what brings a young man like you here?
Ian: Given we're both whit drains in our stomachs, you could have guessed it. But I'm in here because of an abdominal hysterectomy.
Margaret: Oh so you're trans?
Ian: Yes ma'am.
Margaret: That's interesting!... Is that part of your transition or something?
Ian: Yeah actually... How did you guess?
Margaret: My eldest daughter is also trans! Although it's the other way around.- she said chuckling.
Ian: That's a nice coincidence! 
Margaret: I know right?! I have to tell her all about it. So you're having visitors today?
Ian: No, I live in Stardew valley, doubt anyone will visit.
They continued to have a comforting chat, easing the others anxiety quite well. When it was finally time, Ian was facing back from the door, still talking whit the lady, not realizing that in came two people. That was until one jumped on the bed.
Jas: Hi Ian!!- she said smiling, the other looking back.
Ian: Jas?! Shane?! What are you doing here?
Jas: Shane wanted to surprise you! By the way I brought you a card!- she said handing it to him, Ian smiling.
Ian: Oh thank you! That's very thoughtful of you!- he said now looking at the other, who held flowers, his heart beating faster.
Shane: I don't know what flowers you like I hope you like these.- he said handing a bouquet of sunflowers, the other grabbing them.
Ian: Well you hit the jackpot on this one, I love sunflower's... Specially their meaning.
Shane: Oh they have meanings?!- he asked surprised the other putting it on the chair besides his bed.
Ian: Yeah... Don't sweat about it, tho, this have a beautiful meaning.
Shane: So how are you doing now that you're not high?
Ian: It's painful. So painful. And I'm going to spend like five days in here, eating the shitty hospital food. At least I'll be back in time for your birthday!
Shane: Oh shit I forgot that was coming!- the other chuckled.
Ian: I know you would. Things have been very wild so I don't blame you.
Shane: But less about me and more about you! I have in my bag another thing you might like!- he said before taking off his bag some chips and some chocolate- I don't know if right now you're in a more sweets kind of mood or salty, so I got you both!
Ian: Shane you didn't have to. It's fine, I'm just in the hospital for a bit.
Shane: Ian you were whit me every moment when I was in the hospital. I can't be here for you, so let me spoil you.
Ian: I love you so much.- he said smiling.
Shane: I love you too.- the taller added before kissing the other.
They talked for a bit, before visitation was over and Shane and Jas were back to the town.
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-MissevilXD