Chapter 4
Danny, Sam and Martin were standing outside Olivia's room whilst the doctor was checking on her. The detective working on the convenience store shooting came up to them. It was Eric Keller.
"Hey guys, how is she doing?" he asked
"She just woke up; the doctor is in there with her now. You got any leads on the case?" Danny asked
"We have a few sightings of them in the area before and after the shooting. The death toll just went up to three; one of the other customers didn't make it."
Danny looked towards Olivia's room realising how close he came to loosing her.
"We're gonna need to ask her some questions. I'll come back in a few days when she's a bit better. See you guys later." Keller walked away
"See he's not a total jerk." Sam said to Martin
"I guess not." Martin said
Sam leaned into him and he put his arm round her waist sensing his insecurity. The doctor came out of Olivia's room.
"I'll come back in a few hours to see how she's doing. She should be able to go home in a few days though and she'll need to stay off school for a week until she gets stronger."
"Thank you."
They headed back into Olivia's room. Olivia was sitting up and looked at them when they came in.
"Hey."
"Hey sweetie. I'm glad you're finally awake. I was getting bored talking to these two." Sam said trying to cheer her up.
Olivia smiled.
"Our conversation not good enough for you Sammy?" Martin said jokingly
"Olivia is a lot more interesting and she has very good taste in movies."
"Uh-oh they're gonna start talking about chick flicks now." Danny said
"Well they are classics especially Dirty Dancing." Olivia said
"How many times have you watched that movie? You would think you could find something more productive to do." Danny said smirking
"You would rather I was out drinking or doing drugs?" Olivia replied
"Good point. If it keeps you off the street then I'm happy."
"Yeah keeps me off my corner." Olivia said smiling
Danny just laughed. He was glad she was doing better.
"Hey, how's everyone else? Are they all o.k.?" Olivia asked
Danny looked at Martin and Sam. He decided to be honest with her.
"Three people were killed. Max and the other customer are going to be o.k."
"Oh. Have the cops caught whoever did it?"
"No not yet they're gonna want to talk to you in a few days and take your statement."
Olivia looked a bit down so Danny tried to cheer her up
"Look on the bright side Ol. You get a week off school after you go home and I've got that week off work."
"Cool. I'll have to subject you to my full range of chick flicks but not the really cheesy ones that make even me and Sam barf." Olivia seemed to have cheered up a bit.
Martin looked at his watch and it was getting late.
"We should go and let you get some rest. Feel better Ol."
Martin and Samantha gave her a hug before leaving.
"Dad, maybe you should go home and get some rest. You look wrecked."
"No I'm fine sweetie I don't want to leave you here on your own."
Olivia had the feeling this was one battle she wasn't going to win. She shifted over in her bed making room for her dad. She patted the space beside her and Danny gladly accepted needing to know she was o.k. Olivia snuggled into her dad and drifted off to sleep.
A nurse came in to check on Olivia and smiled when she saw her snuggled up with her dad. She turned the lights down and left them in peace.