So it was suggested by a particular reader of mine that I should start a new fic…seeing as everyone was enjoying my other (say cheese) and how many of the other fics aren't being updates quite as regularly as they once were…
Please show support people…and let me know if I should continue…
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Sugar.
Angelo sat down on the side of hospital bed, and looked down upon Charlie's face with questioning eyes.
What are we doing here?
"Charlie how do you expect me…us to work when you won't open up?...When you won't talk to me about things….I…" He focused on the flowers that were now in a vase beside her. Charlie gulped.
Don't leave me….Don't do this…
Her head was still aching from trying to process the accident. She winced in pain. Angelo touched her face longingly. "Charlie I don't think I can continue turning a blind eye the whole time…..I love you…I want to be with you….but I don't see you wanting the same thing…." Charlie reached for his hand. "I just need time…..there's so much I have to deal with…" Angelo shook his head. "Charlie we all make mistakes….but we have to move on…you taught me that….What ever happened in the past…you can tell me…"
But I can't…..I can't….
They regained eye contact. "Angelo I'm just not ready yet…." Angelo let out a tired sigh.
You're just too complicated Charlie….
"I care about you…but" "But you just don't love me…" Angelo finished. "Don't put words in my mouth!" She cried out. The pain at her hip was increasing. A doctor came in to give her another does of medicine. "I have to go Charlie…I'm sorry."
Please don't leave…I need you…
"Angelo…please……You're coming back…aren't you?" He shrugged his shoulders. "I'll call you…" He said lovingly.
Why does this have to be so hard?
Ross glared at him as he passed for the doorway. "How are you feeling now?" He moved towards his daughter, who let a tear escape and run down her cheek. "Has he upset you?"
I still don't like him….but it's her choice…
His face was full of concern. Times had definitely changed, there was once a time he would have leaped up and given a guy a good piece of his mind for upsetting her. "Really I'm fine…" She noted his lack of acceptance for her answer. "You'll be pleased to know I don't think Angelo and I are seeing each other anymore…" She sniffled, and wiped her nose. He relaxed his shoulders, breathing out softly. "Well you know how I feel about him…but I was prepared to be happy for you…." He smiled, reassuring her. "Thanks dad."
Still….he looks worried….what is it?
"I thought you weren't arriving back for a few more days yet…" Ross tightened his lips. "Charlie….as soon as Morag and I…heard about the accident we came straight here…" Charlie looked surprised. "Morag…she's here too?" He nodded. "Don't worry…I'll explain the 'Angelo' issue with her….right now you just need to relax."
Oh thank god….she's not the easiest person to talk to….especially when it involves dating a cop that killed her niece's husband…maybe things happen for a reason some how…
"What?" Charlie saw the look of fear in his eyes. "What is it?" Ross rubbed his eyes and forehead, in hope to straighten out his thoughts. Time was now against him and he found it harder approach more emotional issues. "Charlie….I don't know how long we have before……..before things change…so much so that I can't stop myself from doing things…or…or saying things…."
I don't understand…
"Charlie I think it's time we stopped trying to bury the secrets we have…" He felt her hand within his own. She tensed up, she started shaking her head. "Dad…there's no need….don't think like that…" Ross held onto her more firmly. "Charlie you're just as frightened as I am….we both know what it'll mean if we don't…we'll both be waiting for me to slip up somewhere…." "Please…don't ask me to do this…" Her voice was all emotional, being unable to calm herself down. "Charlie it's best for everyone…I don't want to worry that I'll be leaving this unresolved…"
You're my dad…you not suppose to be talking like that…
"I've tried making this easier for you by staying away Charlie…but I can't do that anymore…I love you and Ruby…I want to be close to you two again…"
I can't deal with all this now…too much has happened…too much will change…
"Please…." She whimpered. "Charlie…this won't go away…we have to deal with it sometime….I love you…that's why…" She nodded, understandingly. She moved as close as she could to him, without her side hurting, and snuggled into his arms. He kissed her lightly on the head.
*
The doctors appeared at the doorway, wheeling I guy into the room. "What the hell are you doing? There's nothing wrong with me!" He shouted loudly. Both the doctors ignored his yelling, and positioned him on the other side of the room, drawing the curtain a little.
Ross frowned. "You shouldn't have to be in the same room as him." "It's ok dad." Charlie looked over and saw who was yelling. He had a fair amount of bruising and a busted lip.
"Oh come on…your not serious? I have to be stuck in a room with her!" He pointed. Both the doctors eyed each other. "For your own health and safety we are doing a full examination…to make sure you haven't broken anything…or that you have any other bruising. This is a small hospital your lucky we don't have to waiting out in the corridors." One doctor tried hard to explain. He smirked at her.
A dark haired girl walked in, and saw Brett in a huff.
Oh dear….I know what to expect…
"What are you doing here?" He mumbled.
Like always…so appreciative!
"I came to make sure you're alright….Are you in pain?" She stood beside him, closest to the wall. "I'm fine…I'm keep telling those god damn doctors but they won't listen!" He yelled again in anger. "Brett…their only trying to help…You're lucky you weren't seriously hurt…"
Ah Jo…give it a rest…I've had all the cops telling me that for the last hour!
"And now I've been shoved in here with her!" He exclaimed. Joey gave a quick glance over at the woman in the other bed. Charlie diverted her gaze once she saw her look in her direction. Joey let her eyes drift upon her tanned legs, exposed from under the sheets. And then up further to her face, her long brown, wavy hair and gentle eyes. She looked upset by what she could see. She brought her thoughts back to Brett. "Be thankful you're alright." She tried to encourage him. "God you're sounding just like mum!" He folded his arms.
God you are SO FRUSTRATING BRETT!
Ross looked over at the other pair. "Typical trashy family…no hope!" He rolled his eyes. Charlie secretly caught another glance over at them. She watched the girl aimlessly try and support the guy in the bed.
"I've already told you…it's her fault I crashed the car! If she had been looking where she was going…I wouldn't have had my car towed…I wouldn't have been hassled by the cops…and I wouldn't be here!" Joey sighed. "Brett, try and be reasonable…" Brett fumed. "Who's side are you on?" Ross leaped up and intervened. "I'm going to ask you nicely….please keep your voices down. This has been stressful enough for everyone the last thing we all need is shouting." His old cop tat-tics shone out loud and clear. Charlie watched with desperation, the last thing she wanted was for her dad to make a scene.
Just at that moment, while everyone was well pissed off, another younger girl walked in. She noticed everyone watch her as she entered. "Will I come back later?" She asked worriedly. "No….it's ok." Charlie smiled. She eyed her dad, as if to say 'not now'. Ross glared at the other two, and left the room knowing Charlie didn't want him smothering her.
The girl walked over to Charlie, all smiles.
I really don't know what I would have done if…
"I'm so glad you're alright Charlie….." Charlie's attention was somewhere else though, she watched as the dark haired girl parted from the other patient and turn to leave.
God…why the hell are you staring?
"Charlie?" The young girl asked. Charlie drew her eyes back to her and smiled lovingly.
Are there always going to be moments like this? I'm not ready to do what dad's asking of me….all I can ask is…what will tomorrow bring?