Chapter 8
Linc went and let the desk nurse know that Julie had begun to stir. Immediately, she called Dr. Milton while he returned to join Pete and the captain as all gathered around Julie's bed helplessly watching. She seemed distressed, as if in the midst of a struggle. The door opened and Dr. Milton strode in, followed by the charge nurse. He went up to Julie and spoke softly to her to try to calm her movements, then said something to the nurse. Following his direction, she immediately went over to the other side of the bed where the IV drip was and injected some medication. Within a few minutes, Julie's motions quieted as she once again drifted to sleep. Dr. Milton then turned to the three worried men.
"She's started to come out of it but we'll need to take further tests to see the extent of the damage that she received from the many beatings she took. For now, I want her to rest a little bit more which is why I gave her a sedative to calm her movements."
The captain thanked the doctor as he and the nurse exited the room and closed the door. Turning toward the boys he said, "Okay guys, you heard. She needs her rest."
Linc nodded but Pete started back to the chair he had slept in. Linc and the captain exchanged a look and Linc laid a hand on his buddy's shoulder.
"C'mon Pete."
He stubbornly shook his head. "I don't want to leave her alone."
"Pete go home and at least take a shower. We will stay till you get back." The captain ordered.
"But captain" Pete began to reply but one look at the captain's face said it would be useless to argue. He reluctantly left.
Pete sped home, showered quickly, stopped for a bite to eat, got Julie some flowers, all within two hours. The captain just shook his head when he showed back up. He couldn't believe he was back so fast. After they left, Pete took Julie's hand and settled in for the night.
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Vhallos was beyond mad. He couldn't believe Bo had killed Vince. He made a phone call and brought in reinforcements. He explained to them that Bo, who was also wanted by the police, was to be found and brought to justice "our way." He also wanted proof when the deed was done. Meanwhile...
Bo had no idea that Vhallos was now out for his head. He was more concerned about finding out what was going on with Julie. The hospital was tightly guarded. He had to figure a way to find out what was going on, so he could complete his plan.
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Through the night Pete kept waking up because of all of the moaning Julie was doing in her sleep. Oh Angel I wish I could take all your pain away. I should have protected you. There's a lot of should haves. I am so sorry. All these thought kept running through Pete's mind. I have to stop this, if she wakes up and sees me frowning, that wouldn't be good.
Finally about five a.m. Pete felt a slight tug on his hand. When he opened his eyes, he saw pretty brown ones staring back at him.
"Good morning Angel, I am so happy to see those eyes open," Pete said with his quirky smile.
"Morn" was all Julie could whisper out.
"I'll be right back. I'm going to let Dr. Milton know you are awake."
Julie just nodded her head.
As Pete was leaving to go find the doctor he turned to stare at Julie, just to make sure he wasn't dreaming she was awake. He noticed she winced a little. He was sure to let the doctor know about that.
Dr. Milton came in. He asked her some simple questions that all she had to do was nod. Her few weak responses seemed to concern him; he had a slight frown on his face and asked Pete to go call the captain, and he would meet them in the waiting room. Dr. Milton continued to ask Julie a few more questions. Lingering for a moment by the door, Pete was worried about why the the doctor was frowning. Why is he frowning? Is she going to be okay? Pete pushed these thoughts to the side and called the captain and updated him on Julie.
As the captain and Linc arrived, Dr. Milton came out of Julie's room. He walked over to where the little group was standing. The trio looked at him expectingly waiting for answers.
"Physically she is healing. Pete did you and Julie ever go undercover as husband and wife?"
"Yes, why?"
"Because she thinks you are married."
"Married? But…." Pete couldn't finish his sentence because he didn't believe what he was hearing.
Pete looked at Linc and the captain, they looked just as confused. They all looked at Dr. Milton for more answers.
