Next chapter... :) Hope you like it. My thanks go to Hardy Sleuth for beta-ing this fic and Torchwood Cardiff for being a loyal reviewer! :3
"Maybe this can wait, after all..." Pete slowed down as Jen led him into the hospital.
"You are not backing out." Jen held Pete's arm. "You've faced German submarines, but you're afraid of a hospital?"
"I'm not afraid; I just don't see the point of having some doctor say what I already know."
"And just what do you know?"
"That I'm fine." Pete frowned.
Jen merely shook her head and continued to lead Pete into a large room. She found a doctor and spoke with him for a moment before they walked over to Pete. The doctor looked at him and nodded.
"Pete Emmett?" The doctor held out his hand. "I'm Doctor Taylor."
"Hi." Pete shook the man's hand.
"Just have a seat on that bed." Taylor gestured to an empty bed. "What happened to you?"
Pete sat on the bed and told the doctor how he had been hit and how long he had been afloat. Jen's eyebrows knit with worry as she listened to Pete speak and she took a sharp breath when he mentioned how the debris slammed into him.
"All right." Taylor looked at Pete. "Take off your shirt so I can see how bad your injuries are."
Pete sighed and unbuttoned his shirt. With a slight groan, he pulled off the shirt, revealing the large bruise. Jen's hand flew to her mouth as she gasped. Pete gave her an apologetic look.
"You don't have to be here, Jen..." Pete said.
"I'm staying." Jen leaned against the end of the bed.
The doctor checked Pete over, working quickly but thoroughly. Pete winced as the doctor placed his hand over the bruise.
"How much pain are you in?" Taylor asked.
"Sitting still? None. But if I move too much, it hurts."
"I don't think you have any broken bones-"
Jen breathed a sigh of relief.
"-but you do need to take it easy. Does it hurt anywhere else?"
"Not really, no." Pete shook his head.
The doctor nodded and finished examining Pete. When he finished, he stood back and smiled at Pete.
"I think I'm done." Taylor nodded. "Your injuries aren't too serious, but remember what I said about taking it easy. Just get some rest. There's no cost for a basic exam, so you're free to go."
"Okay," Pete said as he pulled on his shirt. "Thanks."
Pete took Jen's hand as they walked out of the room.
"Well, I went to the hospital." Pete opened the apartment door. "Are you happy?"
"Yes." Jen smiled as she walked into the apartment.
Pete and Jen had decided to live in Jen's apartment until Pete could find a better place.
"Good," Pete replied as he looked around the living room.
Jen set her purse on the coffee table and moved to the radio. She turned it on and broke into a grin when she recognized the song.
"Oh, I love Sinatra!" Jen exclaimed.
"And I love you." Pete walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist.
Pete rested his chin on Jen's shoulder and began to sing along to the radio. Jen smiled and leaned against Pete. She closed her eyes and focused on the sound of Pete's husky voice.
When the song ended, Pete switched off the radio. Jen sighed and continued to lean against him. Pete planted a light kiss on Jen's jaw before closing his eyes and resting his head on her shoulder.
"Pete?" Jen asked quietly.
"Hm?" Pete mumbled in Jen's ear.
"Sing again."
"What?"
"I want you to sing again..." Jen's voice was almost a whisper.
Pete smiled and paused to think of a song. He broke into a grin as he remembered one of Jen's favorite songs.
"Oh, you beautiful doll..." Pete began in a low voice.
Jen turned to look at Pete as he continued to sing. Her eyes glistened as she gazed at Pete, a smile tugging at the edges of her mouth. Jen carefully wrapped her arms around Pete and leaned against his chest. She could hear his voice rumble through his chest as he sang.
"Oh, oh, oh, oh. Oh, you beautiful doll..." Pete's voice trailed off as the song ended.
A single tear ran down Jen's cheek as she pulled away to look at Pete. He smiled and took her face in his hands.
"Don't cry." Pete wiped the tear with his thumb. "I know my voice isn't great, but it can't be that bad..."
"Your voice is wonderful." Jen smiled. "I just...I love you."
Pete returned the smile and brought his face within inches of Jen's.
"I love you," he said. "I've always loved you and I always will."
And with that, Pete closed the distance between them and kissed Jen.
Aw, sweet sweet romance... ;) :) I think this fic will be coming to an end soon. :( But I'm always open for a sequel, if the readers will it... ;) Don't forget to review! :D
