Chapter 10 Try me.
Dr. Patton walks into Olivia's room and sees Alex lying in the Detective's bed next to her. He sees the determined look on Olivia's face and turns around to close the door and then turns back.
"I'm Dr. Patton. I'm glad you are awake Detective Benson, but you should be lying in your bed alone. Ms. Cabot you need to leave the Detective's bed." Dr. Patton says.
"I'm glad that I'm awake too and Alex stays where she is." Olivia says, holding Alex firmly against her.
"Detective, you've been shot in your shoulder only a few hours ago and you should rest alone in your bed not sharing it." Dr. Patton says sternly.
Olivia doesn't let go of Alex and sets her jaw. Not planning to give in one little bit.
"I am resting in my bed. I'm fine and Alex is not leaving my bed Dr. Patton!" Olivia says equally sternly.
"I know that cops don't like laying in a hospital bed and have to stay in a hospital. And I can assure you that the longer Ms. Cabot is staying in your bed the longer you need to stay in this hospital. You already need to stay for a couple of days till a week. I'm sure you don't want to stay longer because Ms. Cabot is in your bed. Ms. Cabot needs to get out of your bed, Detective!" Dr. Patton says.
"You really don't think I'm staying in this hospital for a couple days let alone a week, do you? I'm fine and I'm sure as hell won't stay here for a week. And for the last time Alex doesn't leave my bed unless I want her out of it. Or she wants to leave it on her on terms not yours! What do want to do against it?" Olivia asks.
"What do I do against it? How about what are you going to do? You can't use your right arm or shoulder. I'm sure you can't get out of your bed right now. You need medication for the pain and to prevent an infection of your wounds. So you need to stay at least a few days for that." Dr. Patton answers.
Olivia takes her arm away from Alex and slowly turns herself so she sits on the edge of her bed. Then the stubborn Detective slowly puts her feet on the floor and with her left hand she pushes herself up and gets of the bed. The Dr. is to surprised to say anything when he saw Olivia moving and is stunned when the Detective stands next to her bed. Alex is shaking her head but doesn't say a thing. The blonde ADA knows that it's useless and only will infuriate her girlfriend more. She holds back until she has no other choice. Dr. Patton said he could handle stubborn patients and that this was a hospital so that they were used to it. Now was the time to show them that he could handle the stubborn brunette.
"I think I prove you were wrong about getting out of my bed. And your wrong about my pain meds too. I may have the IV but there isn't coming into my body because I switched off the pomp. I hate pain medication, they always make me feel like crap the next day when I wake up. So saying that I need the medication for the pain doesn't work neither. As for other meds preventing an infection, I don't need a needle in me for that." Olivia counters.
Olivia slowly sits down on her bed again and turns so that she can put her legs on it again. After that she slowly moves and lies back against the pillow pulling Alex back against her and possessively puts her arm around the smirking blonde. Alex still doesn't say a thing she only smiles knowingly at Dr. Patton who has raised his eyebrow almost up to his hairline by now.
"You now what Ms. Cabot? I take back what I said earlier about handling stubborn patients. You were right I haven't met anyone as stubborn as Detective Benson here. Detective you need to stay in your bed. What do I have to do to keep you in it and obey my instructions? Don't answer with letting Ms. Cabot stay in your bed. That's not an option." Dr. Patton says.
"O yes she does. If you want me to stay here tonight and tomorrow let alone a couple of days, Alex stays where she is now. You can't force me to take meds against the pain and you can't force me to stay against my will." Olivia growls.
The Detective is irritated and getting pissed off very soon or so it might seem. Alex knows that she shouldn't put it behind her stubborn girlfriend to leave the hospital tomorrow or even today if she really gets pissed off. With or without an AMA form.
"Liv, I know you don't like the situation to put it mildly. But I think you should listen to Dr. Patton. He doesn't do or say this to badger you. He does it because of your physical wellbeing. I don't say I choose his side, I just want you to be able to recover completely so you can go back to do your job as soon as possible. I know that's what you want." Alex carefully says.
"I think you should listen to Ms. Cabot because she is right." Dr. Patton says.
"I didn't ask for your opinion Dr. Patton. Alex stays where she is and I don't take any meds that I don't need. If you don't agree I will leave this hospital today, with or without your permission. Even if it means I have to leave wearing this damn gown." Olivia answers angrily.
Dr. Patton raises his hands and shakes his head.
"Detective you are without a doubt the most stubborn and hard headed person I've ever met in my entire life. Fine if that's what it takes to keep you in your bed and makes you stay, Ms. Cabot can stay in your bed and you will only get antibiotics. If and only if you want them you'll get pain medication. Are you happy now?" Dr. Patton asks frustrated.
"No I'm not happy. I will be happy the moment I can leave this damn hospital. But I'll take your offer and stay in my bed for now." Olivia answers.
"Thank God you've come to your senses, at least for a bit. I'll send a nurse to take away the equipments, obviously you don't need them anymore. The IV stays where it is though. And I'm getting out of your hair now. I think I've had enough stubbornness for the rest of this month." Dr. Patton says.
"Thank you Dr." Olivia says.
Dr. Patton shakes his head and leaves Olivia's room hoping that the nurses won't get too much trouble with his stubborn patient. One thing the Dr. knows for sure, he can't wait till he can release the Detective. When Dr. Patton has left the room and closed the door behind him Alex looks at Olivia.
"You couldn't help yourself, could you? You had to be a pain in the ass. You had to be stubborn and hard headed to get what you wanted. One thing is for sure, he will never forget you. And he will never meet someone like you again." Alex says.
Olivia looks at Alex sheepishly. She knows that the younger woman next to her is right. Not that she will ever admit it of course. Because that isn't Badass.
"I love you too, Cabot." Olivia smiles.
"I love you too, Liv. Even when you are being stubborn and hard headed. Now how about we get some sleep after the nurse has taken away everything you don't need anymore?" Alex asks.
"That's the best idea I've heard today Counselor. I'll agree to that but only if you snuggle up against me when we are going to take a nap." Olivia answers.
"You've got yourself a deal Detective. There's nothing I want more than to snuggle up against you and fall asleep in your arms." Alex smiles.
"There's nothing more that I want for now than to have you in my arms when I fall asleep." Olivia says softly.
After a few minutes a nurse comes into Olivia's room to take away the monitor and to put a new bag on the IV standard. She sees that Alex is still lying next to Olivia but having heard from Dr. Patton what happened she knows better than to say anything about it that makes the Detective turns against her. She doesn't want to deal with what happens if she should do it.
"Good morning Detective. I'm here do what Dr. Patton asked me to do. After I'm done with that maybe you could try to sleep a bit. You need to rest to get well sooner." The nurse says.
"Good morning nurse. Trying to get some sleep is what I wanted to do after you're done. But Alex stays where she is. We're taking a nap together." Olivia says.
"Don't worry. Your girlfriend can stay with you. I think that Ms. Cabot can use some sleep too, it's been a long night for the both of you." The nurse smiles.
"Thank you. Finally, someone who gets it." Olivia answers.
Alex and the nurse laugh about Olivia's comment. The nurse disables the monitor and switches the bag with antibiotics. Then she takes away the equipments.
"Sleep well Detective and Ms. Cabot. If there's anything you need just push the call button and there will be someone coming to you. I or one of my colleagues will come and check on you in few hours." The nurse says.
"Thank you. I know I'll sleep well if I fall asleep. I have Alex in my arms there's nothing better than having her in my arms while sleeping." Olivia says smiling.
"Thank you. I'm sure we will sleep well." Alex says.
The nurse nods and leaves the room closing the door behind her.
Olivia moves a little bit so she lies better and then Alex snuggles up against her.
"I love you Lex. Sleep well." Olivia says.
"I love you too Liv. Sleep well." Alex answers.
Not even 5 minutes later both women are sound asleep. Safe and in each others arms.