she was fast asleep after a long and tiring case chasing fugitives across the country with her husband,Gabriel.
all of a sudden she felt a sharp pain in her stomach,and lifted herself up,still groggy after an incomplete nights sleep.
the pain jolted her right up and she started feeling very queasy.
what was happening to her? the next thing she knew she was throwing up all the takeout she had eaten last night.
she never fell sick. well,usually she didn't
meanwhile Gabriel got up to check who was howling,at least that's what it sounded like.
turning to his left ,he found the bed empty.
he saw the bathroom door ajar and heard Riley coughing.
he rushed to see whether she was okay and found her sitting on the floor,leaning against the wall,looking very pale.
"Riley are you OK?"Gabriel asked,worriedly touching her face.
"umm,yeah i guess"she said closing her eyes.
"how much did you throw up right now?" he asked
"umm...everything"she squirmed clutching her stomach
"come here" he said ,putting his arms under her knees trying to lift her.
"Gabriel"she said in a threatening voice. obviously Gabriel knew she didn't like being fussed upon no matter who it was.
"you're sick and I'm not hearing anything"he said in a serious voice
he was very concerned as Riley had maybe only gotten sick once in the 6 years he knew her .
"do you think its food poisoning?"she spoke feebly clearly all her energy lost in the toilet.
"hmm,i don't think so. that's a trustworthy place plus I'd have gotten sick too"he smiles.
he gently lays her down on the bed tucking her in.
He's interrupted by a phone call,obviously work .
"OK if that's work I'm not going and you aren't either that's for sure"
"Gabriel,I'll just take a tablet and I'll be ready soon. she defended.
Gabriel picked up the phone to hear Lillian's anxious voice
"Gabriel we need you down here."she says
"Lillian,Riley's sick and i don't think we are gonna come in today"he continues despite Riley's furious glare.
"well are you sick?"Lillian asks
"if i say no,can i still stay here?"he asks
"Gabriel,i think Riley can manage without you for some time because we sure as hell can't. there's been a hack and we need your help...please"she half informs,half requests."only a few hours"she adds
Gabriel sighs and then agrees"ill be right there".Riley by this time was snuggling into the pillow and slowly falling asleep.
"Hey,I'm so sorry but i agreed to go in today"he says"no,i cant leave you here,it'd be inconsiderate and.."
he's cut off by Riley placing a finger on his lips and teasing him "has anyone ever told you that you talk too much?"she teases"go do your job,I'll be right here.i guess its the flu or something."
"he kisses her forehead inquiring whether she's sure and receives a feeble nod in exchange.
"you better rest k?"he winks leaving to get dressed and finding Riley some medicine.