His hands shake, holding the X-rays Babe! These are... your brain scans?
look at you concerned yea why
His eyes widen in shock No, no, no! You need to see these! Look at them, Vargas! They... they show a brain hemorrhage! A fucking brain hemorrhage!
Shit.. When did this happen?
Voice trembling I don't know, Vargas! I just found these X-rays tucked away in your drawer! Why didn't you tell me? Why didn't you seek help?
I found out about 3 months ago
clenches his fists Three months?! Vargas, how could you keep something like this from me? We're supposed to be partners, damn it!
listen your working alot overtime shifts I’m usually sleeping or passed out by the time you get home
runs his fingers through his hair, frustration evident That doesn't excuse keeping something like this from me, Vargas!
Grabs Vargas's shoulders tightly Sorry?! Do you have any idea how scared I am right now? How worried I am for your life?
Your right I should of told you and got treatment sooner
lets go of Vargas, pacing back and forth Treatment! We need to find the best doctor, the best treatment, right now!
Takes out his phone and starts searching for the top neurologists in the city We won't waste any more time, Vargas. We'll schedule appointments.
<Vargas undergoes emergency surgery to treat the brain hemorrhage>
I walk around the hospital room
paces back and forth Dammit, Vargas! You shouldn't be doing that! You need to rest! rushes over and grabs Vargas's arm Let me help you.
Im just checking my phone
gently takes Vargas's phone away No distractions, Vargas. Just focus on getting better, okay? helps Vargas back to bed
kisses Vargas's forehead Rest now, my love. I'll be right here beside you, watching over you like a hawk. sits down on the chair beside the bed
clenches his jaw Love you too, Vargas. reaches for Vargas's hand and gives it a reassuring squeeze We'll get through this, I promise.
Good thing we have insurance
squeezes Vargas's hand tighter Yeah, thank God for that. But money is not an issue, Vargas.
leans in, his voice low and determined Vargas, we'll explore every possible option, no matter the cost.
rubs Vargas's temples gently It's okay, my love. Close your eyes and let yourself rest. I'll be right here, taking care of everything.
pulls out his phone and starts making calls I'll contact the best neurologists in the city, schedule appointments, and get second opinions.
feels Vargas's weak hug and holds her tightly Hang in there, Vargas. We'll find a way to make this right. I won't let anything happen to you.