The doctor walked out and Jack was temporarily saved from Carla's interrogation about his and Sue's relationship. When the doctor approached, everyone crowded around him. "Mr. Thomas is doing well, he has opened his eyes and started talking. He will have to take things slow and get lots of rest, but he should make a complete recovery." Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and was glad for the good news.
"Can we see him doctor?" Carla asked.
"Yes, but only one at a time."
Carla nodded and went in first. Sue went to call Lucy and tell her the good news. When she came back, Jack held out his hand to her and they sat together in the waiting room.
Sue went in next to see her father. "Daddy," she said when he directed his eyes towards her. He gave her a small smile and she was by his bedside giving him a kiss on the cheek. She was so happy to see him gazing at her.
"I heard about you and Jack." He said groggily.
"Yes, I will tell you all about it, but you have to get your rest now. I will be staying in town for awhile so don't worry about anything." She said as he reached out and covered her hand with his.
When Sue came out her brothers went in to visit with their father one at a time. She stood next to Jack and he put his arm around her holding her close. He noticed how tired she was and she must be hungry too, he thought. They hadn't had much to eat since they got to the hospital. "Sue, do you want to stop somewhere and get something to eat before we check into the hotel?"
Carla had overheard the question and walked over to them. "Sue, aren't you coming back to the house?"
Sue looked at her mother and then at Jack. "I don't know Mom, we were going to stay at a hotel."
"Nonsense dear, you can stay in your old room. It's still the same, just like you left it."
"What about Jack?" Sue asked, noticing she didn't mention him.
"Well of course he can stay with us too. He can stay in the guest room."
Sue looked over at Jack trying to read how he felt about the situation her mother presented to them. She knew that he probably wanted to be alone with her and she felt the same way. Sue let out a sigh, but Jack nodded and winked at her letting her know it was okay with him. She had been through a lot and he didn't want to add anymore stress to the situation.
"Okay Mom, we'll meet you there."
"Wonderful, your father will be happy that you will be staying with us." Carla smiled at them both.
