We Have a Problem

Part 2

"I know," Andy said, nodding, "We won't tell her."

"I managed to get some Tylenol in her so hopefully that helps," Vic said, "We need to check our oxygen and temps too."

They went through their normal routine, taking their own vitals before switching devices.

"My temp is 102," Andy sighed, "How's yours?"

"101.3," Vic said, "Crap. Carina's calling. You talk to her. I can't lie."

"Fine," Andy said, taking the phone and answering, "Hi Carina."

"Andy," Carina said, "I thought I called Vic."

"You did," Andy nodded, "Buy I wanted to talk to you."

"About what?" Carina asked, confused.

"No, I just mean Vic is feeling a little tired right now," Andy said, realizing Carina was going to see right through them.

"I was actually calling because I tried to call Maya and she didn't answer," Carina said, "And I just wanted to make sure she's ok."

"She's fine," Andy said, "Probably just asleep."

"Let me talk to Vic," Carina said, knowing her roommate couldn't lie and not believing Andy.

"Hey Carina," Vic said, smiling at her a little.

"How is Maya?" Carina asked as Vic tried not to look at her.

"Maya, Maya who?" Vic started, realizing how stupid she sounded, "Oh, I'm sure you mean your girlfriend. Um, well, she's fine. She's um, for sure not running a fever of 103.9."

"What?" Carina said, eyes wide, "It's that high?"

"She's going to be ok, Carina," Andy said, "Her oxygen is still perfectly normal, and she hadn't had any fever reducers in a few hours. Vic just gave her some. "

"Can I see her?" Carina asked, genuinely worried.

"She's probably asleep," Vic said, taking the phone, Andy curling up as her head started to pound more. Vic walked into Maya's bedroom, finding the blonde curled in her blankets, eyes cracking open as Vic walked in.

"Go," she groaned, "I took my meds and drank. You promised you would go."

"Bambina," Carina said, immediately calming Maya's hostility, "Hey. Vic said you aren't doing very well right now."

"It's just a fever," Maya said, "I'll be fine."

Maya then broke off into a painful sounding cough.

"Maya," Carina sighed as Vic sat down on the edge of the bed so Carina could talk to her better.

"Carina, I am going to be ok," the blonde said, "My oxygen is still normal. I am going to be ok."

"You might need to come in," Carina said, "A fever that high is dangerous."

"No hospital," Maya said, shaking her head as her eyes started to close, "Going to sleep. Love you."

"Love you too Bambina," Carina said as Maya fell asleep.

"We're keeping an eye on her," Vic said, turning the phone back to herself as she walked out of Maya's room, carefully closing the door, "She's sleeping a lot, but she's still drinking and we can wake her up. I promise we will bring her in if she needs it."

"I know," Carina sighed, "I just wish I could be there. How are you and Andy doing?"

"We are alright." Vic said, "Andy's got a headache right now, and we both still have fevers, but nothing too bad."

"Good," Carina nodded, "Well, I need to get to work. Let me know if you guys need anything."

"Thanks," Vic nodded, hanging up.

Vic found Andy sleeping on the couch, covering her with a blanket before going into her own room, turning on her TV.

She must have fallen asleep because the next thing she knew, she was woken up by violent coughing coming from the room next door. She got out of bed, going into Maya's room. The blonde was still coughing as she looked at Vic.

"Ok," Vic said, going over to her, "Ok. Just try to calm down."

Andy came in just then, looking confused for a second before realizing what was going on. Maya managed to stop coughing, but her breathing was starting to sound bad.

"I'll be right back," Vic said, getting up and going to the living room, grabbing the pulse ox.

She went back into the bedroom, sticking it on Maya's finger.

"97," Vic said, letting out a breath she didn't know she was holding, "Ok. It's just a cough. Are you ok?"

"Yeah," Maya nodded, "I mean, I feel like shit, but I'm ok."

"Alright," Vic said, feeling her body calming a little when she realized her friend was ok.

"Andy, are you alright?" Maya asked, looking at her friend.

"Just tired," Andy said, rubbing her eyes, "And so achy."

Maya nodded, coughing a little more.

"Ok," Vic said, "Well, let's try not to get any worse. Does anybody need anything?"

"Vic, you're sick too," Maya said, "You need to rest."

"I am," Vic said, "I am feeling a little better right now. Everyone needs some hydration, especially with those fevers."

"Then you will leave?" Maya said, rubbing her eyes, "Or you can stay but you have to be quiet. My head is killing me right now."

"Same," Andy nodded, "I'm going to go to my room."

Vic made sure everyone got something to drink before crashing herself.

Vic woke up around three am when she heard coughing coming from the living room. She got out of bed, going to make sure whoever was awake was alright. She found Maya on the couch, looking miserable.

"You alright?" Vic asked, startling the blonde a little.

"I don't know," Maya said, coughing again, clearly struggling to breathe.

"Maya, do you need to go to the hospital?" Vic asked, looking at her friend.