Thanks to iluvmytv-ugottaproblem, eastangels2009, blueeyedauthor, and Ms. Lori Reznor for the reviews from my other story. I hope everyone enjoys the sequel.
After two months of living in the hospital and recovering from his near death ordeal, Don was finally able to go home. Though he started out as an understanding patient, he soon began to drive the nursing staff nuts. On one occasion the nurses begged all his visitors to sneak him out of the hospital early because he was unable to stay in his room. He walked the halls, following the nurses and allow his questioning nature take over. On his final day the nurses all hugged Kane and thanked her for finally taking him away. So with Kane under his right arm and a crutch under the left Don wobbled his way into his apartment and onto his couch.
"I don't know why they were so happy to see me go. It's not like I was unruly or anything." Don said.
"Yea sure." Kane rolled her eyes.
"What's that suppose to mean?"
"I'm sure the nurses just loved having you follow them around and constantly ask them about what they were doing."
"I was bored. It's not my fault the doctor wouldn't let me come home sooner."
"He was just worried about you. Just like I am. I'm not sure you should be alone yet."
"Thanks Kane but really I am fine on my own. You need to get back to work anyway. Mac won't be happy."
"He knows I'm here. Lindsay is covering me. I just have to be in by noon to help Adam with the lab. So will you please relax. You have me for the next hour."
"I wonder what we can do in that hour?" He said playfully.
"Detective Donald Flack you just got out of the hospital. And as much as I'd love to, we can't. the doctor said no strenuous work for a month. And to be honest I wouldn't take it easy on you."
"Yea but the doctor didn't know our situation. If he knew what we'd been through he would have told us to go ahead."
"I'm sure he would." She said skeptical. Don looked hurt, which made Kane feel terrible. "Don let's give it some time. I don't want to hurt you. Let's ease into this. I'm not going anywhere. I promise." She sat down beside him.
"I know it's just I've missed you. And we finally have alone time."
"I promise you we will have plenty of time to make up." Don's eyes grew at the thought. "But not until you are better." Kane watched as his expression quickly turned to that of a sad puppy dog. "Don't try that with me mister. I invented it."
"Fine then what do you want to do?" His voice sounding like that of a five year old.
"How about I make us lunch. I stocked your fridge and cupboards with everything you like."
"Okay I guess."
"And just so you don't die of boredom my brothers brought over their XBOX and some games for you." Kane said as she got up and began to make some soup.
"They didn't have to. I'll be fine. Watch tv. Take a nap. I won't be bored."
"Sure. Well just in case, it's there and already set up."
The two spent the next hour eating and talking until Kane had to head to the lab. Once there everyone asked how Don was. She told them he was okay but she was sure he would go crazy with boredom within the hour. Sure enough as Kane worked on DNA samples, she received a text from Don informing her of his immense boredom. Kane smiled. Life was good again.
