September 10, 1921
It has been a few years since I have written in this journal. I have been busy with Edward. I took a few months sabbatical to help Edward adjust to the new lifestyle and handle his parents affairs. My next few entries may seem to jump around as I try to document the events of the last few years. My mind is able to think of many things at once and I tend to try to write of everything that I see , feel or hear. It helps me to write. I sometimes feel overwhelmed with emotion. I have a wonderful life if that is what I live. I thought that training a companion would be extremely difficult. Edward is very ....different from normal humans. Human..., well you understand what I am trying to say. He "heard" the utter compassion and sincerity of my thoughts. I really haven't had to say very much. As soon as the thought forms he responds in kind. I was taken slightly aback until I realized, after the second day that Edward actually was reading my mind. I am anxious to see if it works on the human population. It will be a while before he can control himself for that. Edward has been a delight to have as a son. We have formed a family of sorts with him as my adopted "son" and are living in Ithaca. We were hunting over the weekend and he has expressed a desire to attend school. "I need something to fill to endless space of time, Carlisle. I don't like sitting idle. And besides, it will look a little more normal if I have some direction in my life. With you as my father, I should be following in your footsteps and applying to Harvard as soon as I complete high school. I need to go to school!" "Hmm... I guess that would be the acceptable thing to do, Edward. However, I want you to be content in this life. You should enjoy the "education" you decide to pursue. I guess I need to point out that you aren't going to ever really get a job, though. "Education" is going to be your job, high school or college, it really won't matter which you choose." Back at home, I readied myself for my shift at the hospital. I was concerned that the weather was about to create a problem for me. It was sunny today. The hospital was hosting a week of fundraising. Each day held a different agenda for bringing money into it's coffers. The week ahead had me scrambling for excuses and offering to cover any shirts for the other physicians that wanted to attend some of the functions with their spouses. Luncheons, press conferences, tours, and a gala ball. It was a good thing the other doctors had wives that were involved in each event. Edward accompanied me to the luncheon earlier today, and let me know which doctor didn't have coverage for the ball. I will take care of that later. Edward said he is frantic, his wife so afraid that she won't be able to show her new gown to her friends. He seemed shocked at her thoughts. Edward's parents may have been rich, but you wouldn't have known it from their lifestyle. They much preferred the giving and service that their wealth provided them the opportunity to do. They were also determined to show by example the responsibility they felt to those less fortunate to Edward. Anyway, it seems I will be covering the emergency room later this week. My shift in the emergency room ended with me in a state of total shock. It was a busy night and I spent a fair amount of time in surgery. The last patient I had for the night died. I did all I knew and in the end nothing saved him. (I always question myself during these times). I offered to transport the body to the morgue as I would pass it on the way out of the hospital, and I still needed to sign off on his chart..... I was wondering if an autopsy would need to be performed, the man was all alone with no family, the state would be burying the body. The emergency room was still busy and staff was so short tonight. So, off I went rolling the stretcher down the hall. Reaching the morgue with a few turns down different hallways, I opened the morgue door and pushed the stretcher into the room. Shock rooted me to the floor and I froze in my steps as soon as the door whooshed shut behind me. I will fill you in on what had me paralyzed in shock next time. I need to speak with Edward right now. Carlisle.
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