Jump Through Time by Tanya Gilford

Author:Tanya Gilford [Gilford, Tanya]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lulu Publishing
Published: 2021-05-02T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

“Naomi why don’t you go with Uncle Roy to get something from the cafeteria while you wait for me.” My dad told a younger me in the scene. As I look around, I recall when, where, and what this scene is. It’s one of the days I actually accompanied my dad and Uncle Roy to the hospital to get dad’s Chemo treatment for the first time around.

I took Uncle Roy’s hand and went down to the cafeteria. “Is daddy going to be okay?” I ask as we sit down. “Everyone keeps saying he’s sick, and he keeps going to the doctors a lot.”

“Your dad is strong and will be just fine sweetheart. There’s nothing for you to worry about except for being a good girl and helping your daddy like you have been.” Uncle Roy assures me. He takes a sip of coffee from his paper coffee cup.

“Are you sure?”

“Yes, they are giving him medicine to help him get better.” Uncle Roy replied with a smile.

I finish my muffin with a sigh. “Can we bring daddy anything?”

“We can, but I’m not sure he can have it right now.” Uncle Roy answered. I looked up at him blankly not understanding why dad wouldn’t be able to have anything at that point in time. Obviously, I know why now, but I watched the little version of me go back to the counter and select an apple and a cup of coffee for my dad. Uncle Roy pays the cashier and together we walk back up to see my dad.

“Do you think he’ll be here long?” I asked as we climbed the stairs to the hospital.

“No, maybe an hour more.” Uncle Roy assures me. “Did you bring your coloring things like your dad told you?”

“Yup, they are in my backpack upstairs with daddy.” I smile.

“Awesome. You should draw your dad a nice picture while we wait. You know how much we all love your drawings.” Uncle Roy encouraged. Uncle Roy thought I’d grow up to be an artist, boy was he surprised when I turned out to be a nurse.

We got back up to the room where my dad was sitting, reclined in a chair with his eyes closed. I quietly grabbed my backpack and set myself up on the table with Uncle Roy. I began drawing and coloring. If I remember correctly, I gave the first picture to Uncle Roy, the second one to my dad, and the third one to a nurse who was helping my dad. I could sit here and watch my younger self coloring to my heart's content, but I have things I need to do. I have to get back to reality and out of my head somehow. So, off to the next time jump.

When I reach the door, it’s facing to the North, and there is no other door around. Damn it, just my luck. With an annoyed groan, I push through the door and enter into the next time jump. Honestly, the only good thing about these time jumps is they seem to be smooth like just walking.

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