Accidental Burn

Chapter 4

Lee woke to the sound of the shower running the next morning and got up immediately to check on Amanda.

Knocking on the door he opened it a crack and asked, "How ya doin'?"

Amanda stated, "Better than I've been lately."

She shut off the shower and remarked, "Lee, I'm coming out but I don't need help, okay?"

Lee nodded and responded gently, "All right. I'll be right here if you need me though."

Amanda commented, "Thanks. Um, I'll make it quick so you can use the shower-"

Lee shook his head and stated, "Take your time. Oh by the way, I was going to order room service. Anything special you want for breakfast?"

Amanda responded, "Actually if you don't mind, I'd like to go out for a meal-"

Lee hesitantly remarked, "Um, I don't think that's a good idea yet, do you? I mean, you've gotta still be sore from the burn and all-"

Amanda sighed and answered, "Lee, the doctor said I couldn't get on a plane yet. But he didn't say I couldn't leave the room. I'll be fine. I'll be dressed in a jiffy."

Lee shook his head and thought, Bet it was this way with her ex, too. How did he live with such a stubborn woman?

He went to look out at the view and then heard Amanda yelp in pain! "Ow!"

Running back toward the bathroom he asked, "Are you all right?"

Amanda sighed and frustrated responded, "No. I.. I can't wear my bra, darn it!"

Lee teased stating, "Ooh, Amanda! Your language-"

Amanda retorted sighing, "Oh, shut up! Look, I thought if I was able to wear my bra today without any trouble that I'd be able to go home that much sooner! Understand?"

Lee groaned and responded, "No! But that's probably because I've never worn a bra-"

Amanda growled stating, "Well, you're gonna be wearing this one if you don't cut it out! I'm serious! I need something that isn't going to-"

Suddenly thinking of something she wrapped herself in the big towel she had and came out of the bathroom and headed for her suitcase.

Putting it on the bed she began pulling clothes out and throwing them askew!

Lee watched in shock and remarked, "I don't believe what I'm seeing! Uh, you could've just asked me to get what you needed! What are you looking for?"

Amanda suddenly gasped remarking, "Aha!" as she found the top she was seeking and also her slacks and what looked like a robe and went back to the bathroom yelling, "I'll be right out!" as she closed the door.

Lee sat on his bed shaking his head. Why did I come down here anyway, he thought as he waited for Amanda to come out. I'll tell you one thing, he thought. I'm not taking you out if you're gonna have a robe on. You'll look ridiculous!

A few moments later she emerged from the bathroom fully clothed answering, "While I'm putting my suitcase to rights, you can shower."

Amanda saw his expression and gestured toward the bathroom, "Go on now. I'll wait for you."

Lee asked slowly, "What are you wearing?"

Amanda looked nonplussed as she replied, "What do you care? I'm dressed, aren't I? Now, hurry up 'cause I'm hungry!"

Lee shrugged and gathered his clothes and shaving things and went to shower.

After he went in Amanda got on the phone and called her mother.

When Dotty answered Amanda stated, "Hi, Mother. I'm sorry I haven't had a chance to call but I've been a little busy."

Nodding as she listened to Dotty gently admonish her for not calling sooner Amanda put up her hand and remarked, "I know, but something happened after we finished filming our segment on the beach. Well, we all took a break. The crew and the associate producer went sightseeing but I wanted to relax on the beach so I went to try a get a suntan. Only I fell asleep and got sunburned instead."

She listened as Dotty asked a barrage of questions and tiredly Amanda responded, "Yes, I had sunscreen but I forgot to reapply and like I said I fell asleep."

She sighed as Lee was coming out and then answered, "I have seen a doctor. He told me to take it easy for a few days and then I could go home. Yes, I have lots of cream. No, I won't do that ever again, Mother. I promise."

Lee then pretended to knock on the door and Amanda was grateful for the interruption and commented, "Uh Mother, I have to go. That's my associate producer at the door. We're having a meeting."

Amanda then rolled her eyes and responded, "Yes, of course I can be at the meeting. I just can't go outside. We're having it in the hotel dining room. Okay, Mother. All right. I love you, too. Kiss the boys for me. Uh-huh, bye-bye."

She hung up and sank onto the bed sighing and Lee chuckled stating, "A little worried, is she?"

Amanda shook her head and shrugged, "Not much. You ready? Let's go."

They went out the door when Lee went back in and Amanda asked, "What?"

He came out carrying her hat and Amanda groaned querying, "Do I really have to?"

Lee grimaced asking, "Do you want more pain then you're already in?"

Amanda yanked it from him and mumbled, "Fine."

As they got in the elevator to go down to the hotel lobby she saw his amused expression at her hat and pointed her finger at him stating, "Not one word. Do you hear me? Not one word..."

TBC