The Sinful 7 of Delite, Texas 7: Her Double Delite Angels (Siren Publishing Ménage Everlasting) by Dixie Lynn Dwyer Page A

it. Depending on the numbers I get from the samples, I’m thinking worst scenario would be some chemo for a short period of time to ensure that the cancer didn’t spread or maybe radiation treatments. It all depends on these results.”
    “Oh God, more waiting then,” Ava whispered.
    “Listen, I got the cancer out. I was thorough, and took a little bit more of the surrounding tissue to be certain. Sometimes, cancer can spread, because their cells grow faster than normal cells. This is procedure, but again, I’m confident that you’re in the clear.”
    “How long before we receive the results?” Susanna asked.
    “Within the day. I’ll call you at home later on. Now, what you have under these bandages are some stitches. You’ll have to come back to get them removed next week. Not a big deal. I didn’t take any samples from your lymphoid under the armpits, because I didn’t think it was necessary. I feel that the cancer was still within that lump, which was on the small side. It wasn’t near enough to any lymphoid for concern and those tests we’re waiting for will confirm this. Again, Ava, it was so crucial that you came to me as soon as you found that lump. Unfortunately, many women don’t do the simple breast tests in the shower or in bed at night. A few minutes of exam could save lives. I really believe that you got to me in time.”
    “Thank you so much. That makes me feel so much better,” Ava said as tears filled her eyes.
    “Me, too. I’m going to be sure to tell all the other women to do those tests. It’s easy and not the least bit inconvenient,” Susanna added, and the doctor smiled.
    “Okay, now on to the important follow-up care. For the next week or two, no lifting, working, exercising, nothing strenuous that could cause upset to the surgical area. I’ll have the nurse go over how to change the bandage and apply some ointment to the stitching. Keep an eye out for any redness or irritation or anything seeping from that area. Get plenty of rest. Your body needs to recover and so do you. I know this has been a very emotional and upsetting time for you, Ava. Let’s move on to the next step and be confident that it will be uphill from here, okay?”
    “Yes, Dr. Nickles. Thank you again.”
    Ava looked up at Susanna as the doctor left the room.
    “That’s good news, Ava. Really good news. I’m certain the tissue testing will come out clear. Like he said, you got here fast to check that lump out.”
    “I know. Hey, is that your phone that keeps buzzing?”
    “Yeah, it’s been going off for the last thirty minutes, but out there in the waiting room, you’re not allowed to use your cell phone. They want you to go all the way downstairs. I wasn’t taking a chance to leave. I couldn’t even text because there was a cranky old lady in charge of the waiting area.”
    Ava smiled.
    “Well, look now, before the nurse comes back in.”
    Susanna pulled out her cell phone and saw the messages from BJ, Monte, and the girls.
    “Oh my goodness, Sally went into labor. She’s having the babies.”
    “Oh, how wonderful. Are they at the hospital now?” Ava asked as Susanna went over the texts.
    “They rushed there an hour ago when Sally’s water broke. Monte says that Mason texted BJ to tell him, and the others are on their way to the hospital. The last text says everyone is waiting there.”
    “Oh, this is great news. Sally, Mason, and Steven are having their babies. I want to go there.”
    Susanna looked up from her phone and stared at Ava.
    “What?” Ava asked.
    “You just had surgery. The doctor said straight home and bed rest.”
    “The hospital is on the way back home to Delite. It’s fifteen minutes from here. Come on, Susanna, Sally will know something is up if I don’t show.” It would have been great if she was in the same hospital as Sally, but Ava was in a specialized surgical care center specializing in this type of procedure.
    “No she won’t, because now that the babies are