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"No it won't." As soon as she'd said it, her tears started afresh, for the first time since she'd heard the news. She'd gone numb the entire time they'd been outside, but now - headed towards the MRI, to find out for sure - now, she broke down once more, unable to hold herself back.

"It's not ever going to be okay, ever again."

She clung to him, suddenly desperate to stay in his arms. "Don't tell anyone. Please, okay? Just. Don't tell anybody what's going on."

She reached out, patting where she thought his cheek was in a manic attempt at some kind of physical affection, and ended up patting his jaw and chin instead.

The MRI room itself had a changing room right before it, with clear indication that any metal items had to be removed and could be left in there, before entry into the other room.

Dawson's upbeat attitude was the only reason Maebe did not crumble into a pile of useless human garbage when he set her down on the bench. She took her time responding, but eventually she nodded, already undressing. She knew him - she knew he would leave before she finished, so her hands were under her shirt, pulling it over her head and undoing the bra behind it.

When she was done, she'd undressed to nothing but her underwear and socks, then grabbed at the bench until she found the hospital gown left out for her. She managed to get it on, tying it behind her before she stood up.

When the door opened, she shuffled out, running a hand through her hair. Her other hand immediately reached out for him, with full faith that he was near.

"Dawson, get me to the other door?"

Dawson performed the only miracle that would happen that day. He made Maebe smile.

She followed his lead, headed into the door, and was immediately transferred to another medic, who was prepared to lead her in. The medic put his hand on Dawson's chest, and informed him kindly that he would not be allowed near the facilities, and that the test would take some time. He was assured that she would be well taken care of.

Before the door closed on Dawson, Maebe bared her teeth at the medic, and reminded him that he had better not try anything funny, because she would bite.