A/N first of all I hold no claim to Covert affairs I just like to play with the characters.
This season is heading off in some pretty interesting directions. Loved the one last night.
Just a few more chapters left to the story.
Thanks to all still reading and reviewing.
TENDER LOVING CARE
As soon as she was finished for the day Annie headed for Auggie's office to tell him she was leaving. Lightly knocking on the door she asked, "You got a minute?"
Swiveling his chair in the direction of her voice the tech op replied, "Always have one for you, Annie."
"I just wanted to stop by to say I'm heading out and I'll see you in the morning," the young woman said.
"You're not going to be partaking of the happy hour festivities at Allen's Tavern tonight?" Auggie asked.
"Not tonight so you'll have to charm someone else in giving you a ride. Jai's mother called to tell me that he fell and was in the hospital with a concussion. I'd thought I'd stop by and visit for a bit," Annie replied.
"Tell him I hope he's back at work soon," Auggie said.
"Why, Auggie, I didn't think you cared," Annie joked.
"Who says I care? It's his turn to pay for drinks at Allen's," the tech op replied. After a minute he continued, "Jai's not so bad. Not many I know are willing to risk it all on an unauthorized rescue mission."
"I think you would have," Annie told him.
"Yeah. I would have. Jai convinced me he could bring you back safe and sound," the young man said.
"Auggie and Jai, my heroes," Annie joked.
"Yeah, the CIA's most unlikely dynamic duo. Face it, Annie Walker, all you have to do is snap your fingers and you have us both at your beck and call. So how about tomorrow night?" Auggie asked hopefully.
"Sorry, but you're on your own for that too. I promised Danielle I'd baby sit the girls while she and Michael are off on a romantic weekend alone," Annie answered. "It's sort of a pre Valentine's Day celebration. Have fun at Allen's and I'll see you in the morning."
Listening to the retreating sound of her heels Auggie tried to think of who to call on for a ride. It was either that or have the car service drop him off.
When she arrived at the hospital Annie made a quick stop at the gift shop before heading for Jai's room. Lightly knocking on the door she was not at all surprised to see Amari open it. "Is Jai feeling up to visitors? I brought him a little something to help pass the time," the younger woman said.
"Hello, Annie. Jai is eating his supper but you can come on in and keep him company while I step out for a bit," Dr. Johar replied allowing Annie to enter before stepping out and closing the door behind her.
"Hey, you're looking much better. How are you feeling?" Annie asked her friend as she crossed over to the bed and set the gift shop bag on the bedside table.
"Much better. Finally able to eat something without it coming right back up," the young man replied.
"Okay, I must be really hungry because whatever is on that plate smells really good," Annie commented dropping into the chair by the bed.
"It's some sort of chicken and veggie stir fry with rice and actually does taste good. Try a bite," Jai said gesturing with his fork at the untouched side of the plate.
"Maybe just a taste," Annie answered picking up the unused spoon and scooping up some of the food to take a bite. "This is hospital food? I swear I had just the same thing at the Panda Gardens last week."
Jai pointed to what appeared to be a take out menu setting on the tray table. "Mom ordered it off that," he answered.
"I'll let you finish your meal while I take a look at that," the young woman said reaching for the menu and began flipping through it.
After a few minutes Jai was finished eating and pushed the tray table aside. He lowed the bed into a more comfortable reclining position and said, "You need to get me out of here so I can get some real sleep Every time I try to sleep someone keeps waking me up."
"It's a hospital. You expected otherwise?" Annie joked.
"Look, I'm doing okay. My mother is going to have me here until she's satisfied I'm well enough to go home and I really don't want to do that," the young man answered.
"Jai, I think hitting your head has scrambled your thinking. I'd rather face enemy agents than cross your mother," Annie said and threw up her hands in exasperation. "And suppose I help you with your little escape plan, where were you planning on staying at? My place?"
"I hadn't thought that part through yet," Jai admitted. He swung his feet to the floor and carefully stood up only to have the room spin dizzily bringing on a wave of nausea. "That wasn't such a good idea," he murmured.
"Jai!" Annie exclaimed and was immediately on her feet helping him to sit on the edge of the bed. "Let's get you back in bed before we're both in trouble." She carefully helped him lean back against the pillows and hit the call button. "Do you feel sick?"
"I'd much rather prefer that this meal stayed where it was," the young man replied. He swallowed relieved to feel the nausea and dizziness slowly fading.
The door opened and the nurse entered taking a look at her patient's pale face she immediately retrieved a damp cloth from the bathroom and placed it on his forehead as well as setting the basin close by his side. "Doing better?" she asked.
"Yeah," he answered.
"Okay I'm going to leave but will back in a bit to check on you," the nurse said and headed for the door.
A few minutes later Amari returned to find her son still lying in bed with the damp cloth and basin. "Jaiya?" he asked and then turned to face the younger woman. "Annie?"
"Not Annie's fault. I just got up a little too fast is all and got dizzy," Jai told his mother.
"We both know how stubborn Jai can be," Annie added.
"Determined is the word I would use," Jai spoke up in his own defense.
Amari turned to him and began speaking rapidly in Hindi. It was quite obvious that he was being read the riot act and he held up a hand to silence her.
Annie took that moment to say, "I need to get going but I brought you a crossword puzzle book and some pencils to help you pass the time. This weekend I'm going to be busy with baby sitting duties but you can call me if you want to talk for a bit and when you get back home," she told Jai.
"Thanks for stopping by, Annie," he told her.
"By the way Auggie says he hopes you're back at word soon," she added.
"I miss everybody-even him," Jai joked. "Tell him he's gonna be stuck paying for his own drinks for a few days yet."
"I'll pass it on," Annie replied. Good night, Amari." Picking up her purse she headed for the door.
A/N The stir fry meal I mentioned is actually something on the menu at the small hospital where I live. Spent the night Monday after minor surgery and had that to eat. Needless to say got very little sleep.