HARPERS POV:
"3..2..1" I said as I revealed the painting to my brother and Mom.
"Wow" Mom said as she looked closely at the painting.
"Did you do that?" Meredith asked as she walked in with Zola, I nodded smiling.
"Harper that's so cool" Zola said as she looked at the painting.
I heard small weeps, I turned to see Mom getting all teary.
"Mom are you okay?" I asked
"Yeah I just, I just love it and I'm so proud of you" Mom said pulling me in for a hug.
Maggie walked in and stared at the painting.
"Woah, is this a picture or a painting?" Maggie said as she inspected it further.
"It's a painting and guess who did it" Meredith said pointing to me.
"What no way! That's amazing Harps" Maggie said as she clapped.
"This painting, it's going in my office at work" Mom said as she hugged me even more.
AMELIAS POV:
I headed into work carrying the painting for my office.
"Shepherd what's that" Bailey said questioning the large canvas I was holding.
"It's a painting Harper did" I said holding up the canvas.
"Woah, she's got some talent there that looks real seriously real" She said as she inspected the canvas.
"Harper did that?" She questioned, I nodded and she stood rather shocked.
"She should host the paediatric art club Arizona wants to set up, she'd be really creative in that" Bailey said.
"I'm sure she will love that" I said as I walked to my office.
In my office I hung the painting above my desk, so when people sat down the canvas would be on show and it was the perfect spot.
"Amelia, Bailey said that Harper could maybe host the art club for paeds?" Arizona asked as she walked into my office.
"Yeah that's if she's up to it" I said as I finished up some charting
"And also I came to see the painting, the whole hospital knows about your little artist" She said walking further into my office.
"It's just above my desk" I said pointing to the painting her face instantly dropped.
"Harper did that, what how did I not know she was so talented" Arizona said truly in shock.
"She's pretty secretive" I said chuckling.
"She shouldn't be she has a lot of skill" Arizona said
"I know, but she's shy about things" I said knowing she often doubted herself.
HARPERS POV:
Mom had called me to her office after I had rested, I wasn't sure why but hopefully I wasn't in trouble.
I walked into Mom's office and was greeted by Mom and Arizona. Shit! I thought I hope this isn't about me not eating the other day or my hyper fixation.
"Harper! Come sit down" Mom said as she invited me in.
"What have I done now?" I asked as I sat down on the chair.
"Nothing at all me and Arizona just wanted to ask you something" Mom said.
"We are organising a paediatric art club for some patients who are able to move and interact with others and we are looking for a host and some volunteers" Arizona said.
"Oh so you want me to volunteer" I said.
"No we want you to host" Arizona said smiling.
"Really, are you sure? Shouldn't an adult host, I'm not really great with kids" I said as my self doubt kicked in, what if they didn't like me?
"WHAT! Don't be ridiculous your great with kids, and of course there will be doctors and nurses around, you will just think of crafts and art to do with the children and they can follow along, like an art class" Arizona said.
"I'll try it, but what if they are too chaotic or don't listen" I said a bit unsure.
"Look Harper your great with kids, and kids love art I'm sure they will listen to you and if they don't then your responsible and old enough to be able to know what to do, and your patient with children you won't be harsh or angry at them" Arizona said, which was true I could never lose my temper at a child.
"When do I start?" I asked rather excited
"Now if you like" Arizona said as she jumped up with a burst of energy.
I nodded and we skipped to the paediatric ward, Mom also followed but she stayed further away thinking I wouldn't notice, but it's so obvious she would come along.
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Arizona blew her whistle, "Attention tiny humans, today we have an excellent artist with us today this is Harper and we are going to be hosting art club a few days a week, if you are interested and you are able to join then please come it will be fun!" Arizona said in her bubbly voice.
A crowd of kids walked over some with IV's and some holding their parents hands as they sat down at the tables Arizona had set up.
I had layed out a lot of art supplies, glitter, coloured paper, pens, pencils, paints and a lot more.
"I don't really know what to do" I whispered to Arizona.
"Just be you, your fun, bubbly, energetic, crazy self, trust me they will match your energy the best they can" Arizona said as she skated off.
"Well that's big help" I yelled sarcastically.
I bobbed down at the table full of kids, I caught a glimpse of Mom and Arizona observing me.
"So I'm Harper" I said rather quietly.
"Hi Harper" A small girl said smiling.
"So I'm thinking I maybe teach you how to make a cat from folding up paper" I said as I showed the range of paper.
"Pick your colour no fighting there is plenty" I said placing the stack of papers.
"I want pink, you took the last pink" A child said trying to take the pink paper off another child.
"Hey, hey, hey let's not argue you can have my pink paper I'll use lilac" I said passing the pink paper and picking up a lilac paper.
"Thank you" The little girl said.
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I demonstrated how to fold up the paper into a cat, I walked around to see if anyone needed help, everyone had seemed to follow along perfectly.
"Now it's time to decorate" I said bouncing up and down in excitement.
I grabbed the glitter, pens, pencils, paints and stickers from my collections.
"Go crazy" I said as I started to stick googley eyes on my cat and decorate it with glitter and sequins.
I walked around to see what the kids were doing.
"Look Harper I made mine rainbow" A little girl said as she held up her cat.
I started to flap my hands and jump at the colours. "That is amazing I love it" I said really excited.
"Harper.." A child managed to say before shaking on the ground, I caught him quickly it looked like he was having a seizure. Mom and Arizona rushed over, I was a bit in shock.
"Hey Harper we have it from here" Mom said as she helped the child.
"Get the kids out" Arizona shouted as she noticed all the kids in shock.
"Okay let's move! Move it move it move it!" I said walking the kids away.
Arizona followed to help calm the kids down, knowing the young boy was in good hands with Mom.
"Okay tiny humans, that little boy had a seizure I know it was scary, but Dr Shepherd is helping him and she's great at what she does" Arizona explained as the kids started to calm down.
"Harper I wanted to show you my cat, but it's out on the table" The young girl said.
"Hey it's okay we can get it later, you can all collect them later and show your parents" I said calming the kids down.
"You're doing great Harper I'm going to go check on the tiny human and I'll be back soon" Arizona said as she headed out of the room.
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Mom walked into the room and smiled at me.
"I'm proud of you Harper, but I think we should get the club packed up for today" Mom said and I nodded
We headed back to where the tables were set out.
"Okay kids, who is very helpful" I said as all the kids shot up their hands.
"Great then I'm sure you can help me tidy up, keep your cats safe in your pocket or on this desk here" I said pointing to the empty table.
The kids and I started to clean up, Arizona and Mom also helping.
"I think they enjoyed it" Arizona said as she sweeped the glitter up.
"Yeah" I said
"And they made a mess of the paeds floor" Arizona chuckled
"Well it's extra sparkly now" I said with a cheesy grin, that reminded me of a lot like my Mom's classic smile.
"We love glitter" Arizona said smiling as she threw some of the glitter up in the air which landed half on me.
"Hey!" I shouted as I grabbed a handful of glitter and threw it up and landed it on Arizona.
"We've just cleaned this up and now there's more mess" Arizona said laughing.
"You started it" I said as I threw more glitter.
Mom walked in the room and me and Arizona both threw glitter at her.
"Oh is this how it is now" She said as she threw a large amount of glitter at me.
"That's not fair" I said picking up more glitter and throwing at her.
Both Arizona's and Mom's scrubs were covered in glitter, they looked like disco balls.
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"What in the world" Bailey said entering the paeds floor.
"Erm" I said as I handled the bottle to Arizona.
"She started it" Arizona said pointing to me.
"What! You threw the glitter in the air" I argued back
"You were the one who gave glitter to the kids" Arizona said
"Okay you three, I don't care who started the glitter fight, but Robbins, Shepherd and little Shepherd clean this up now!" Bailey demanded.
"This isn't your hospital anymore" I said cheekily.
"Harper, get to cleaning and I'll gladly call chief grey" Bailey said firmly
"I think aunt Meredith would join in" I said cheekily
"Would she now?" Bailey said as she reached for her phone, Mom and Arizona just laughing the entire time.
"Yes she would aunt Meredith is cool" I said laughing as I threw glitter at Bailey, which was a bad idea.
She gave me a frustrated look, "Oops" I whispered, Mom and Arizona giving a fearful look, Bailey stormed out.
"What happened" I heard Aunt Meredith say.
"Your niece" I heard Bailey say in a frustrated tone.
"What happened here" Aunt Meredith asked walking in.
"Glitter!" I said bouncing up and down as I threw more glitter
"Why are you two just stood there laughing" Meredith said sternly, Mom and Arizona suddenly stopped laughing.
"Clean this up you three!" Meredith said strictly.
"If your wondering, Bailey kind of was asking for the glitter, I mean she kinda needed some more sparkle" I said giggling
"Harper!" Meredith warned
"Right I'm cleaning, but for the record Arizona was the one who threw the glitter first" I said laughing
"Harper!" Meredith warned again.
"Yeah right I'm cleaning it up" I said as I swept up the glitter.
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After vacuuming and sweeping the glitter from the paeds floor, our clothes were practically covered in glitter. Mom had a change of clothes in her office and a spare change she handed to me, luckily I'm the same size as her.
Mom was smiling at me as I was dressed like her, we stood next to each other and smiled.
"You're a lot like me, and that's kind of scary and weird because we're not related at all" Mom said giggling.
"I guess your an inspiration" I said smiling
"You're too sweet" Mom said chuckling.
At home me, Mom and Scout we curled up on the couch with our matching Winnie the Pooh pjs. We turned on Winnie the Pooh as it was Scout's favourite film, Scout handed us each a Winnie the Pooh stuffed animal, he had all the characters.
"Awww" I heard Kai's voice. Kai walked into the living room and gave Mom a small kiss.
"Long day" They asked
"Not really, just a lot of glitter and snuggles" Mom said
"Glitter? Well mind if I join?" Kai asked
"Only if you wear matching Winnie the Pooh jammies" I said as I held up the matching pair we bought for Kai.
"Okay" Kai said chuckling as they grabbed the pyjamas.
Kai was dressed in their pjs, we all snuggled up to each other watching Winnie the Pooh.
"Harper I heard about your art skills and your singing and piano " Kai said, I looked at Mom and she smiled.
"Yeah" I said smiling
"That's great, you should totally play at this place I do some gigs at I could help you start" Kai said
"Oh, I'm not really that good" I said a bit shy
"Harper shut up! You're amazing and you know it!" Mom said smiling
"I guess, but I'm not great with crowds and stuff" I said anxiously
"I'm the same, but when I'm playing it all goes away it's just like it's me, my voice and my guitar nobody else" Kai explained.
"Maybe I'll try, I just don't know if I can yet" I said
"That's okay, now what about this art talent" Kai said with a slight giggle
"What about it?" I said smiling
"You could do so much with it, you could make a business, put on an art show" Kai said as they listed some examples.
"I haven't thought of that" I said playing with the sleeve of my jammies.
"Me and Kai can always help with that" Mom said smiling
"I don't know" I said shrugging my shoulders slightly.
Authors Note:
Would Harper maybe do an art show or a gig?
What do we think?