Hi all, thanks for the wonderful reviews, love to read them. For EyalFan, I added a little jealousy in this story at your suggestion! Had not planned on bringing Divia in but did it, hope it's up to your expectation. Had one PM and a review (guess) asking me to write some background on my characters (expecialy the ones from Royal Pains). Good idea, I will do it in my next chapter. It will be Chapter 0.
All was arrange so Hank could ride back to Boris's house with Sharon. Eyal was still conscious but barely. The ride to get to Boris's ocean view sea-level beach house was on very secluded beachside roads. Hank was tending to Eyal in the back seat and Sharon was driving… well more flying!
In a very sharp turn Eyal wince and manage to say "Sharon slow down, you're not in Germany, in Greece there are some speed limits… and you're NOT within them! I'm OK and like to stay that way, slow down."
"Like hell you're OK, that's what you told me this morning… and look at the result."
"SHARON that enough, slow down." Talking was not easy for Eyal and he coughed violently. Hanks stabilised him.
Sharon slowed down
"Mitzta'er, tismoch Alai (Sorry, you can rely on me). Eyal you're not going to like this but would want for you to give your guns to Hank. You might go into shock… of worse have bouts of dementia.
Eyal responded "Shlomi' Tov"
"Eyal Lavin, you are NOT fine. GIVE your guns to Hank and please snap the safeties on. He's a doctor and doesn't know the difference from a pistol, a riffle and a revolver!
"HaRosh Mistovev." Eyal manage to get out.
Sharon abruptly stopped the car. She wasn't fluent in Hebrew but knew those words. Avi had said them to her just before vomiting all of his supper on her. Those words had stuck to say the least!
"Hank, he's going to be sick, he just said his head is spinning."
Hank had his hand full trying to tend to Eyal while holding on for dear life.
"Dammit Sharon, at the speed you turned this car around and stopped it, I'm ready to be sick!"
Both Sharon and Hank helped Eyal out. A bit of fresh air was welcome.
Eyal knew the signs of this kind of infection. His body had withstood a couple of attacks from infected wounds, mostly gunshots. The last time, the Mossad's doctor treating him had warned that his body was resisting to just about every antibiotic available. They barely got his last infection under control. "Mr. Lavin, the next one is going to be harder than the previous one… On these type of infections, your nine lives are up. Try not to get another one!"
Eyal remembered those words well. He needed to talk to Hank without Sharon hearing. Hank had sent Sharon to get some water so Eyal tried the best to talk coherently.
"Hank, had a couple of bouts with infections, group A streptococci to be more precise. My body doesn't react to most antibiotics. Last time they barely pulled me through."
"Great, you have something else I should know! How many 'bouts' did you have?"
Eyal whispered. "6 or 7."
Hanks eyes grew big and round at that answer.
Sharon came back and handed Hank a couple of bottles of water.
Shooting one very cold/dark look at Eyal and she said. "E seems we're in for one hell of a ride and don't bother telling me you're going to be all right!"
The stare she gave Eyal shook him, something was up. She pulled out his phone from his pocket. Just looking at it, he knew what she had done! She had called herself from his phone and had heard all of what he had said to Hank.
Sheepishly Eyal put his head down and kissed her forehead.
"Keep forgetting I'm dealing with a spy, a very good spy… when will I ever learn. Sorry, yes we/you might be in for one hell of a ride. Here, you were right, I need to put my guns in a safe place. I know the signs and from what my body is telling me, I don't have much conscious time left."
"Please promise me you're going to fight this with everything you've got." Sharon hugged and kissed him.
"I promise to do my best!"
Hank gently sat Eyal down and put a welcome cold compress on his forehead.
"Sharon, we need to get going. What I have in this emergency medical bag is not enough to treat him properly. Boris just texted and only the patient is missing. Don't know why, but he wants me to bring you directly to him. Seems his security network is out of whack and that you might know what's up?"
Sharon slapped her forehead "Shit… forgot to turn off my worm! Hank text him and give him this code. (She showed him her IPhone) His security people will know what to do with it!"
"Well I know what 'his security' might do with you if you're responsible for that hit. Boris can be… how can I say this 'One hell of a scary guy when mad'… Sharon what exactly did you do?"
"I kinda fooled around to see how far I could infiltrate his home and bank security. Got help from two friends of mine. By the way, that's what got me this busted lips… Eyal also didn't like my 'intervention'."
Eyal shook his head sideways and put one hand on his forehead to keep it up! His thinking was that this business deal, with Boris, was not going to happen!
'Ah well, he thought, Une de perdue, 10 de retrouvées! (One lost, ten found)'
Arriving at Boris's beach house, Sharon made a sharp180 degree turn to park the car in the right way.
Hank was getting annoyed with Sharon. He was the kind of man that needed order, outlaid plans and control in his day to day life.
With a harsh tone, he said "It would have only taken a few second to get to the end of the driveway and turn around, like we all do! What happened to you since we last met? You were always 'special' but this… did you meet with the devil or what!"
"Came face to face with Evil numerous time. Hank, you know of my line of work, with years it changes people. Promise the roots are still there. We'll sit down and talk, owe you that much. Thanks for going out of your way for us, it's appreciate."
"It's OK Sharon, we'll grab a beer when all is over. Mr. Lavin, you're now on my turf! Let's start fighting this thing."
As Sharon got out of the car, she was assaulted by Boris's security. Hank didn't have time to stop Eyal and he was by Sharon's side. Boris's security was no match for both of them. Sharon passed Eyal a gun and in a matter of seconds that four man team was under control. Hank just looked at Eyal/Sharon and at the BIG guards….. Not looking so big now!
Hank jumped when he heard a voice in his back.
"Lavin, see you haven't lost the art of making an entry! You bring your sister with you for help or comfort?"
Eyal looked at the man and smiled. "Nathan… long time no see. Shalom old friend. You look … American! Are those goons ex-Mossad's?"
"Let's say they are ex-somethings but no they don't come from the Mossad's. Ma kore? (What's up?)"
"Good because I wouldn't be proud if those guys were Mossad's! I'm here to meet with your boss. By the way, not my sister but my wife and partner. Sarah died, a long time ago, in a terrorist attempt."
"Tenouhamou min hachamaim. Damn, thought for sure she was Sarah. Last time I saw…"
Sharon took over "Last time you saw Sarah, I was with her. Remember Rivlin & Yoel Solomon streets - you… drunk….. or more plastered and with some mouth! Sarah slapped you if I remember right?"
Nathan looked at Eyal and swore in Hebrew. "Ya… that would be me. I was young and a bit on the wild side in those days. Your 'husband' was often right by my side … by the way. He could have been with me that night and a fine night it could have been!"
Nathan had a smile on his face that reminded Sharon of Eyal's when he wanted to be condescending with her!
She snickered back "Don't worry, knew what I was getting into as soon as I met up with him! He's mature quite a bit, hope you have… because you're going to need some help with that mess your security system is presently in!"
Looking at Eyal….."She's our hacker?"
"The name is Sharon Welby and yes, I'm the one. I just wanted to test your installations. I don't plan on accepting a business deal without knowing what kind of shit I'll be dealing with! Sorry, yours doesn't stand up to much; amateurish at best! It's the tops for your regular banking entourage but if you want to deal with the Oil Cartel, you'd better get your rig up to par. I'm a girlscout compared to your day to day Oil Cartel hackers. YOU don't stand a chance in hell of surviving more than 24 hours in that world! Your Boss might want to hear this!"
Sharon was startled by a firm hand squeezing her shoulder. Eyal nodded for her not to react. She slowly turned and there was Boris looking at her with the darkest of stare.
"Well seems he just did." Hank mustered out. He had not seen Boris looking so displeased since Hanks father had tried to get some compromising information on Boris and sell it to the FBI for a reduced sentence.
Sharon continued where she had stopped "Well Mr. Boris, can't change what I just said, everything is true! If you decide to play with this crowd, you've got to know what you're getting into. I'm guessing that's why you wanted to hire us."
Eyal looked up at Sharon. He had no clues about what kind of business Boris wanted to discuss with them. From Boris's expression, Sharon seemed to have pinpointed directly to it. Those hacking and deduction skills of hers would be quite useful in their new venture. He definitely had to convince her to stay out of the field and into profiling missions!
Boris continued " 'Wanted' being the imperative word, past tense, Mrs. Welby."
"Kein Problem, Ihr Unternehmen, Ihre Entscheidung., Es tut mir leid für Ihren Sicherheitssystem. (No problem, your business, your decision. Sorry for your security system).
She switched back to English.
"I really don't give a shit about the job or you. I'm thinking about your regular clients, the families that have money invested in your bank. If you go under, they will be the ones to suffer. Your present security can't withstand the Oil Cartel's hackers so if you have one once of intelligence, you'll stay away from that lucrative opportunity you think you have or if you really want to pursue it, swallow your pride and get the needed help. Be it Dark Control or another company. Be assure, I know what I'm talking about"
Nathan, thinking his Boss had heard enough, was going to grab Sharon when both Eyal and Boris stopped him.
Boris looked coldly at Sharon. His 5"9' was nothing compared to Eyal's 6"2' but he looked as imposing and dark!
Eyal was impressed with Sharon's boldness but also concerned of her last words… I know what I'm talking about. Making a mental note to ask her about it. By now, Eyal was more than certain they would never get this job.
Hank was now at a point where he was fearing for Sharon's life. Never had he witness Boris being told off in that manner. Usually people froze at Boris's body language. Hank put his arms around Sharon's waist and tried to pull her away from Boris.
"Sharon, come with me. We need to get Eyal settle, he's barely holding his own."
Sharon had not let down her stare. Both (Boris and her) seemed to be playing a kids game of who would pull away first. Hank's words got Sharon out of her trance and back to reality.
Turning towards him she said "Eyal, how are you feeling?"
"I'm OK but wouldn't want to see the battle going on in my body. As of now… the bacteria are winning."
Boris responded "Come Hank, I'll show you where we set up your medical equipment and the medicines you demanded. Mrs. Welby, after you get your partner settle, I'd like for us to meet: Alone and face to face!"
Sharon just looked at him and said "Please. When we request… we add 'please' to our demand! Basic form of politeness!"
Hank responded "Sharon don't push your luck, stop those smart-alecky remarks!"
Eyal had to laugh at that statement "Good luck with that Hank…. Told her often that that mouth of hers was going to be her downfall."
Boris looked at Eyal "Well not today. Must admit it was humiliating being told that I need to swallow my pride and study what I'm really getting into, but she's right. I WANT this oil deal and Dark Control IS going to TRAIN me and my people on HOW to do it. Mr. Lavin, you've come highly recommended and Mrs. Welby just proved she can stand up to me and that in my book is a winning combination. You've got yourself your first business deal, that is if you accept it. Mr. Lavin, I'll fill you in with the detail when you'll be up an about."
Eyal and Boris shook hands.
Boris looked at Sharon "Still want to talk to you. Get Mr. Lavin settled in and come to my office. Nathan will escort you, not that I don't trust you but would prefer you'd be escorted when on my grounds."
"It's a date, Mr. Boris. Hank lead the way."
Sharon took Eyal hand and felt it was really hot. "Hank, he's burning up."
"Come on let's get him settle fast."
Eyal was not being cooperative. The fever was making him moody, on edge and a little paranoid. Sharon was at wits ends and couldn't find a way to make him lay down and relax for Hank to treat him.
"Sharon I'm going to sedate him. He needs those antibiotics NOW."
"Let me do it, you don't stand a chance, Hank."
"Sharon, I'm the doctor … remember"
"Be my guest, Doctor!"
As Sharon had guessed Hank was no match for Eyal even in his condition. Without Sharon's help, Hank would have been the one sedated!
Sharon got up close and personal with Eyal (Well she sat on him and kissed him deep… better than fighting for his attention!).
Placing her hands on both side of his head, Sharon said.
"Eyal, listen to me. You can trust Hank, he saved my butt a couple of times. I trust him, you must/need to do the same."
Sharon notice Eyal was barely responsive, the fever and bacteria were winning. As soon as Hank saw Eyal's shoulders drop, he gave him the shot. With Eyal under, Hank could now do his work.
Boris came in as Hank was hooking up Eyal to a mechanical ventilator.
Going up to Sharon, he knew now was not the time for a business meeting. She had lost that warrior look and it was now a sad and worried face that was staring at him.
"Mrs. Welby, I see Hank has everything under control, would you care to come with me. No business discussions, promise, have something organised that you might like."
Sharon looked at Hank then at Eyal. All she wanted to do was lie down next to Eyal and cuddle but not the time, not the place. Eyal had a battle to fight!
Hank approached Sharon and hugged her "Go, he's unconscious and getting the best treatment money can buy. Timing was of essence and we got him in time. If he reacts well to at least one antibiotic, he'll be up and about in 24 hours or less. He'll be OK, Sharon!"
Sharon followed Boris. As they stepped out of Eyal room, Sharon put her hand on Boris's shoulder to stop him. The man froze, or more, stiffened up like a tree.
Sharon smiled. "Typical banker… you guys can't stand being touched add to that your German upbringing and the result is this! Relax Mr. Boris, I don't want to attack you, just want to thank you for helping us. Like for you to send the invoice to Dark Control."
"No need Mrs. Welby, I'll just deduct it from your first down payment for the deal we just closed."
"No business talk remember… but from what I can see, what you have set up in that room is going to be more $ than what Dark Control is going to charge you. You still sure you want to do business with the Oil Cartel, if so you should know that 'Nothing is just about Oil with Oil'."
Boris had to laugh, he had said those exacts words to Hank just a few days ago. He was now sure, this girl knew what she was talking about.
"Mrs. Welby, this is not a business but a personal question. How did you get involve in that world?"
"Can't answer that but let's just say I lost a very important person to that world. Tried to get vengeance and never succeeded. Vengeance is sometimes more of a killer than the culprits themselves. I finally laid my grievance to rest and decided to live my life. So in a matter of fact… they won!"
"Can I asked who this person was?"
"My mother... I was 8 when she died."
Boris closed his eyes, he had had a feeling Sharon was, in one way or another, emotionally involved and he now had his answer.
"How do you feel about getting involve with old demons and does your partner know of this."
"The answers are 'not good' and 'no'. Eyal doesn't know nothing about my experiences with the Oil Cartel, going to read him in when he's up and about. I will help you with your security setups but will ask Eyal not to be involve in the heart of this business deals. Emotions are a no-no in field work. Really don't want to go back down that road. Security wise I can set you up pretty good but for the rest forget me. Hope you understand? "
"No worry, security is an important part of this deal and it can be done without exposing you to the Cartel members. From what I read, Mr. Lavin is just my type of man for the action part of my quest."
"That is also my opinion. Read up on you also… (Sharon eyed Boris with a slight grinn) and the two of you are make of the same fibers! You'll get along just fine. Nathan is also from the same roots and if he's your Chief of security you must like his ways!"
"Ah my dear, talking about Nathan, he's the one that suggested this activity for you to clear you mind. Here we are. How are you at sharpshooting?"
"A rating below expert and above marksman!"
Boris looked down at her. "Well... my dear, we will see. How about a friendly competition."
"Mr. Boris you should know that where guns are involved there is no such thing as a 'friendly. Are you challenging me?"
"I suppose I am. I'll get Nathan to show you the grounds we are going to be 'playing on' plus the rules of the game."
"Again I'm telling you: When guns and a challenge are involved, no place for rules and friends! Think you're up to that kind of world, Mr. Boris. Take it as an advance training for the Oil Cartel's dealings. Your banking world is full of rules, directives, laws etc. You are used to working in an ''sterilised' environment, what you will be up against in this endeavor of yours is a whole different ball game. Hope it's worth it!"
"Well, Mrs. Welby, I accept your 'no rules' and challenge. Yes, to me it's worth it. I have an ulterior motive but prefer to discuss it later.
Sharon wince, looking at Boris, still in a pinstripe and very expensive suit, she had to pinch herself not to laugh.
"Mr. Boris, think you're going to need to change. That suit you're wearing is not going to cut it. You have something else than pinstripe suits in that closest of yours?"
Boris tight face relaxed. This woman had something about her that he liked. She was a fast thinker, down to earth, plus something refreshing for him, not at all impressed by his money and brave enough to stand up to him! She also, as he had, lost a parent at a young age. By her way of talking about her mother, he knew where she stood. He could feel the pain and hurt in her voice. He had easily recognised it… he also had the same hurt in his hearth for his father! Funny something else new for him, he felt a connection to Sharon. A point he would have to explore... everything can or must be explained (well for Boris!).
He answered Sharon's question. "Yes I do. I also have some clothes that should fit you. Not to worry, it is all new, has never been worn. Always have on hand what my guests might need."
Sharon just said "Figures!"
"You spoke a bit of German earlier. Do you speak it much?"
"My mother was German. That language always had a place in my heart. I feel 'at home' when I sing in German, can't explain it. Decided to take lessons a year ago. I'm far from being fluent, not gifted for learning languages. It just doesn't come naturally."
„Nun, wir können zusammen üben" (Well, we can practice together)
„Dankeschön, nett von dir zu bieten. Bitte sprechen Sie langsam, ich bin wirklich nicht gut! Die deutsche Grammatik ist ein Killer"(Thank-you, nice of you to offer. Please speak slowly, I'm really not good at it! The German grammar is a killer!)
Boris laughed… again a relaxed feeling he hadn't had the privilege to feel in a long time. Something was definitely special with this girl.
Their 'little' competition turned out to be a 3 hours very intensive one. The Nathan/Sharon team easily outshined the Boris/Udo (Boris's Major d'homme) one. Sharon had Boris at gunpoint in the first minutes of their game! That three hour period was quite a learning experience for Boris. Never did Sharon back down and make it easy for him. If he would have been in the 'field', he would have been be six feet under in the first minutes of their challenge, that she made sure he 'got' it! Boris now realised that what Sharon had told him about him not being ready for the Oil Cartel might be true!
Sharon a bit out of breath "Mr. Boris, you're a good shot, I'm impressed. Nathan, see you are at Eyal's level, been trained by the best!"
Boris responded "That is why I always seek out ex-Mossads for my security team."
Sharon started to say. "Mr. Boris…'
Boris continued "Why don't we cut the Mr. and Mrs. I feel like and old man. You're addressing Nathan and Hank by their vorname (forename), please call me Boris!"
"Fine with me, call me Sharon! I really should get back to Eyal."
Boris took over "Well Mrs.… Sharon, I have some business to attend to but Nathan will escort you back. Don't worry Hank is one of a kind and the best, Eyal is in goog hands!"
On his way back to the house, Nathan looked at Sharon…"Calev, may he rest in peace, would be proud of you. You have trained with him, haven't you? Couldn't help from noticing your MO's while we were sharpshooting. Some moves were typical of Kidon's training. I'm guessing you're also good with knifes, a specialty of Caleb's. Like to know how an MI-6 agent got involved with Kidon. Also how did you hook up with, of all agents, Eyal Lavin! Thought, for sure, he was not the marrying type!
"For an ex-Mossad you should know I can't answer much! Did some time as a liaison officer and was paired with a Kidon's operative. Yes, I'm so good with knives I might just have poisoned my own husband! Met up with Eyal on a common field mission and we just clicked, that's all I can tell you.. sorry!" Sharon winked at Nathan.
Nathan gave Sharon a shoulder hug and decided to leave it at that.
As they entered Eyal's room, Hank's worried expression told Sharon all was not right.
"Hank, he not responding to antibiotics?"
"No! I'd like to talk to his last doctor. He could guide me on what they gave him on his last infection."
Sharon looked at Nathan and then at Hank. "Sorry Hank, can't tell you much. Can't let his last 'employer' know that he's sick. Nathan, I trust, you know what 'they have eyes on us' means."
Nathan said "Hank trust me, you will not be able to speak to his doctor. Let me put it in simple words: If you do, it's not the bacteria that going to kill Eyal but a personal hit squad and you won't be able to do nothing for him at that point."
Hank looked at Sharon "A bit as you did when I tried to stop you from throwing a knife at a man?"
Sharon look at Hank with a deep and dark stare and said "Remember the outcome, I killed that man. Yes, Hank, it's sensibly the same situation."
"Jesus… what kind of work do you guys really do?"
Coming in, Boris answered "It's complicated Hank but there's a lot more than killing involved, those people risk their lives for their countries many times and are never recognised or thanked for it! Let's leave it at that, please. How is our patient doing?"
Sharon talked "Not good, as Hank feared he's not responding to regular antibiotics. He's had a couple of close call and his body's developed a resistance to the major ones."
Boris took over "Can we get some 'out of circuits' ones, a bit like rare/old wines or a stunning cognacs."
Sharon laughed "Oh.. Mr. Boris, you're going to get along just fine with Eyal!"
Hank said "Boris, I know of an experimental antibiotic but it's out of price plus we will never be able to get access to it."
"Give me your contacts Hank and I'll see what can be done."
"Mr. Boris stop. You might have the means but I don't want, Eyal wouldn't want, to enter a business relationship and owing you. We can't accept your generous offer."
"Seems I told you to drop the Mr.! Sharon, you or Eyal will owe me nothing. I just bought our Hampton's hospital and this medicine will go as an 'experimental expense'. If you know a bit about hospital accounting you should know that this kind of purchase gives me some pretty hefty tax breaks. So don't worry your little mind about it. I'd prefer you don't mention my offer to our patient here… If I'm guessing right, his pride is a bit more 'developed' than your average person!
To that Boris winked at Sharon. She had to laugh, how he read Eyal's character was spy worthy or it took one to know one. Sharon guessed the latter. Boris and Eyal were going to get along very well together!
'Hank, your contacts now!" Boris was not one to wait around.
It was early morning when Boris came through with his dealings. Hank should receive the antibiotic in less than 4 hours.
Hearing the news, Hank pinched his lips together. "Guys, we are going to have to find a way to make his body react. As is, really don't know if he has 4 hours and I don't have any more types of antibiotics to try on him."
Boris spoke "Hank, you once got me out of a bad situation by 'rebooting' my body. Any way you can do that with Eyal?"
Hank smiled at that memory "No can't do that in this situation."
Suddenly Hank's looks changed "Maybe… well maybe…
It was Boris's turn to smile "Sharon... I know that look. He just had …."
Sharon took over "A hamster in the wheel idea'… yes I know. Have them sometimes and they drive my father and Eyal crazy!"
Hank spoke "We can't make him better and he needs more time till this experimental antibiotic gets here… so why don't we attack his body to make it react."
Sharon continued "OK, think I'm following you Hank - We shoot him with a very invasive but not deadly decease. His body will REACT to that disease and it may give us some time. You did this before?"
'No, I'm counting on Lady Luck for this one"
Boris smiled "Just as you always do with me and I'm still standing!"
Hank glanced at Sharon "It's your call."
Sharon looked at Eyal and thought of the numerous time he had told her that she didn't have enough of a dark side to make very difficult decisions but now without further hesitation she said "Do it! What are you going to give him to make him sicker?"
Boris and Nathan just shook their heads.
"Well it needs to be something that won't kill him and that I can easily treat. It also has to be invasive…"
"Chickenpox" Sharon shouted out
She continued "It's invasive but there's one problem, no treatment for chickenpox, as it's caused by a virus. I know Eyal received all the necessary vaccines so his body is sure to react but he will come out of this with chickenpox."
That statement made Boris, Nathan, Hank and even Sharon smile. Eyal with Chickenpox should be quite a sight!
Hank said "Sharon, you're the one that's going to have to explain all of this to him so best it's you that decides… So Chickenpox it is!"
Sharon continued "I'll deal with Eyal and the 'after shocks'. Hank isn't there a risk of male fertility with chickenpox?"
"You should have continued you medicine career Mrs. Welby! The simple answer is yes, chicken pox can affect male fertility, but typically only for a short time during and after the viral infection. Fever can be directly related to a temporary drop in sperm count. It can take up to 11 weeks for sperm count to return to normal after a high fever. So, if you're not planning on having kids in the next few months, you two should be fine!"
It was a long wait and Eyal body was effectively reacting to the chickenpox virus. Hank's plan seemed to be working. Sharon was having an emotionally hard time. Caring for Eyal, seeing the way his body was hurting and knowing she could do just about nothing to help/comfort him. All she could do was talk to him and make sure he always had some cold compresses to control the fever.
Two men came in with Boris in tow. They had the needed antibiotic. For the protocol they had to supervise Hank and his handling of the medication. All went well and they were soon off.
Hank and Sharon were, as they had been for now more than 4 days, at Eyal's side. Both had slept a little but not much. All could see that they needed some sleep.
Boris came in with a woman. "Hank, have a surprise for you."
Hank rapidly walked towards the woman "Divia, what a wonderful surprise!"
They hugged, Hank turned toward Boris "Why bring Divia to Greece?"
"Hank, it's been more than four days now and you haven't slept more than a couple of hours. Sharon also looks like a walking dead. Knew you two would trust nobody close by so I brought trusted help to you! You two take some time to sleep. From what I heard, it's going to take at least 4 to 5 hours before we know how our patient will react, so why don't you try to get some sleep… More, I'm ordering you… since you are both, in some ways, my employees!
Hank introduce Sharon to Divia. "Sharon, this is Divis, she's a very capable physician assistant and working with me since my debut as a concierge doctor."
Turning to Divia, Hank continued "Divia, meet Sharon. She was a med student with me. She dropped out to join the circus so to speak. She's a very qualified singer and graduate from Juilliard!
Divia and Sharon shook hands.
Boris spoke, "Now, you two, how about getting some sleep."
Hank and Sharon looked at each other and just agreed. If Hank trusted this Divia, Sharon did also. Sleep would be welcomed!
Nathan escorted Sharon to her room. "Eyal is going to be one lucky guy to awake in Divia's care. One really good looking woman that Divia. She's always so chic and well mannered. Come to think of it, she's exactly the type of girl I was sure Eyal would marry. Oupssss... Sorry think I just put my foot in my mouth.
Sharon had to laugh "No problem, Nathan. Divia is EXACTLY Eyal's type physically but sometimes you need something more! Why don't you ask Divia out if you like her?
"She's not for me Sharon. I'm hire help, those kind of girls never date their hire help!"
"Nathan you are selling yourself short. Do you think Eyal had that way of thinking while he was in the field?"
"I'm sure he had 'that way of thinking'... we talked about it often. I couldn't do it but Eyal had pleasure fooling around with those kind of girls. He gave them what they wanted and he had his fun out of it! Community service at its best as he called it!
"That would be Eyal! Nevertheless, you should ask her out. And for the record, for me you are not hire help but a very competent Chief of Security, please don't put yourself down in that way."
Sharon was sleeping soundly when she was awaken by some kind of whisper. She chucked it up to outside noises and stayed under the covers. Again she heard the same whisper. 'Guard yourself Welby, you're in a strange home with very special people!' She carefully took the covers off her head… only to see a very awaken Eyal sitting in a wheelchair and looking lovingly at her.
In his usual deep voice he said "Hey gorgeous, seems you were worried about me?"
Didn't take Sharon long to get out of bed and practically on Eyal. She was stopped by Divia.
"Not so fast, he just came out of an induce coma. He needs to take it easy for a while."
Looking at the tall, slender and very elegant lady next to Eyal, Sharon couldn't help but think that they made quite a pairing. Divia's dark skin was a nice match for Eyal's and her choice of clothes fitted to a T Eyal's usual classic taste! Those two would surely turns eyes on a dance floor. Sharon responded coldly to Divia's remark.
"I know damn well what he needs, I've been by his side since Hank put him in that coma."
Eyal took Sharon's hand "Hey, know you were worried but Divia only wants to help. You missed me, I get it but cool down a bit!"
To that he squeezed her hand as she bent down to give him a kiss.
Sharon looking at Divia. "Sorry, I jumped at you. Is Hank awake?"
"No, that was my next stop. Eyal wanted to see you. I'll go and wake up Hank. Can you get Eyal back to his room, he needs to rest?"
Another killer look from Sharon "Eyal!? You two on a first name basis! Never mind, I'm sure I can manage to find my way back to his room!"
Divia and Eyal looked at Sharon with a puzzle expression. Eyal especially. What was up with her?
As Divia left, Sharon was going to push Eyal back to his room.
"Just a minute, young lady. Care to tell me what is wrong with you? You know Divia or is there something I'm not getting? Never seen you so rude without just cause before."
"Well… you sure seem to know her well. She does have a family name but you are already on a first name basis plus she a little too protective of you."
Eyal had to smile, his Sharon was human after all and at this moment very much jealous of Divia. Eyal thinking Sharon would have wanted to be present when he woke up. He decided to play a bit on those emotions, heck he needed some fun after what he went through!
"Sharon, must admit, she is a fine looking woman to wake up to. A nice gift you and Hank gave me, thanks!"
Sharon's eye seemed to explode and her breathing stopped momentarily. Eyal was having fun watching her try to come to terms with her emotions. He knew full well no spy training could control this kind of gut reactions!
Sharon manage to speak "Well, if you like her that much maybe I should call HER to take you back to your room!"
That was enough, Eyal didn't have, for one, the energy to continue and, second, the hurt in Sharon's voice was getting to him.
"Come here and sit on me. I'd prefer getting in bed with you but don't quite have the energy! "
"Think Divia would approve?"
"Have a secret for you, don't give a damn what anybody else thinks when it's a ME and YOU issue! It's YOU I want to kiss. See my little Master Spy is human after all and you're quite cute when jealous."
Sharon shot up "I'm not jealous"
"Are so…. and I'm loving it!" Eyal responded in such a boyish way that Sharon had to laugh.
"Not going to tell you a third time 'come here'"
And that's how Hank and Divia found them: Sharon sitting on Eyal and both of them kissing passionately.
"Hum… see our patient has recovered..."Hank said
Sharon got up and said "Sorry Hank. Divia… no worry, I'll get Eyal back to his room!"
Looking at Eyal, Hank had to smile "Sharon, did you tell our patient about the Chickenpox?"
"CHICKENPOX' Eyal said quite loudly looking at Sharon with panic in his face!
To be continued.
