One more chapter before I go on vacation! I found out my beachhouse will have wifi this year, so I might try to upload another chapter while I'm there:D
So, this is the second to last chapter! Woohoo:D

I sat up, ready to eat the dinner Ms. McCall was bringing in to me. I smiled, thanking her before digging in. Since I hadn't eaten for about 10 days, and the only liquids I got were the ones being pumped into my body, I was ravenous.

Darren came in just as I finished. "How are you feeling, today?" He asked me. "Much better." I told him. He smiled before sitting by my feet, turning to face me.

"Sooo... You and Isaac got together while I was gone?" He asked, winking. I blushed. "I guess so." I said shyly.

He just chuckled. "Well I think Isaac is a very nice boy, so I approve." I nodded thankfully. "Just didn't see him as your type, before." He said with a shrug. "So anyway Luce, Layna and I were talking... We were thinking that maybe, just maybe, we'll let you get your own place."

My mouth fell open. "Are you, are you serious?" I asked. He nodded. "We were looking at some apartments for you before the wedding, and we found the perfect one, so we reserved it." He informed me. A huge smile spread across my face. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" I yelled at him, stretching up to hug him despite the pain in my body. He smiled.

"But there are two conditions." He said seriously. "No funny business with Isaac," He said with narrowed eyes. I blushed. "And, you have to get a job and pay for it yourself."

I nodded. "I promise I'll find a job!" I yelled gleefully. Darren smiled and kissed my forehead before leaving the room. I was bubbling with happiness when Isaac walked in. His clothes were dirty, he looked like he got absolutely no sleep, and his demeanor was moody.

"Hey, love." He said emotionlessly, pressing a kiss to my lips. I smiled. "Good morning sunshine." I teased him. He smiled slightly but it didn't reach his eyes.

"What's wrong?" I asked. He shrugged. "It's fine, we're handling it." He grumbled. I rolled my eyes.

"So, on a good note, I only have to stay here for like, 5 more days." I told him. He growled.

"What a prize."

I frowned. "Seriously Isaac, what's up?" I questioned him. He simply shook his head.

I shrugged my shoulders, ignoring his attitude. "I'm going to sleep. These drugs they have me on are really tiring." I told him. He nodded and began to walk out. "Stay?" I squeaked. He relented and sat by my head, taking it gently and placing it in his lap. I closed my eyes in content as he stroked my hair.

"Goodnight Lucy." He whispered before I drifted off.

The next five days passed by pretty quickly. Isaac came in every morning looked more tired than the last, and stayed the whole day until night time arrived. I was extremely worried about him. He was just acting emotionless and moody all the time.

When I was released from the hospital, I told Darren that he didn't have to get me. Isaac had told me he would pick me up. I waited patiently for half an hour but he didn't show. I growled and dialed Derek's number.

"Hello?" He answered. "Yo, Derek, where's Isaac?" I asked. He sighed. "He's sleeping, Luce. I've been keeping him out late the past few nights so I made him go lay down. Anything you need?"

I felt almost bad now, for being angry at Isaac.

"I'm sorry, he just told me he'd pick me up from the hospital..." I began. There was a long silence.

"I'll be there in ten." Derek said before hanging up. I sighed in relief.

While waiting, I struck up a conversation with Ms. McCall.

"Yeah, I'm looking for a job right now to pay for my new apartment." I mentioned to her. She gasped. "You need a job?!" She exclaimed. I nodded shyly. "We are always looking for training nurses!" She told me. She quickly ran to the front desk, then came back with forms.

"Fill these out real quick and I'll put in a good word for you." She told me. I nodded and smiled. I filled the forms out and handed them to her right when I saw Derek walk in the front doors. Melissa saw him, too.

"I'll see you, Melissa, thanks!" I told her before rushing over to Derek. He slowed me down. "Take it easy, you don't want to get hurt again, do you?" He asked. I smiled. "No, guess not." I told him. I looked outside to see pouring rain. I grumbled.

"Here," He said, handing me an umbrella he was carrying. I nodded gratefully as we ran outside, both trying to fit under the umbrella. He loaded me into his car and then we drove away.

"Ew," I mumbled. He turned to me in confusion. "What?" He asked. I wrinkled my nose. "It smells like wet dog in here." He glared. "Not funny." He grumbled. I laughed and pushed his arm jokily. "Ha, you know it was funny." I said. He rolled his eyes.

"Want me to drop you off at your brother's house?" Derek asked. I shook my head. "He and Layna are at work, and nobody's home." I told him. He understood that I didn't want to be alone, and kept driving to somewhere I didn't know. Soon, we reached a place in the city. The buildings were all very large and beautiful.

Derek led me up to a huge loft. I gasped. "It's awesome!" I told him. He smiled proudly. "I know."

We walked into the main room where I saw Isaac sprawled out on a bed. I smiled fondly at him and walked over to sit next to him and stroke his hair. He was out cold.

"You want something to eat or drink?" Derek asked me. I shrugged. "What do you have?" I asked. He opened a mini fridge. "Uh, beer, leftover french fries, ramen noodles, and protein shakes." He mumbled. I chuckled. "No thank you." I told him. He smiled slightly.

"So, Isaac tells me there is a new threat?" I asked. Derek grimaced. "Look, Lucy. You need to stay away from this right now." He told me. I narrowed my eyes at him. "I'm not staying away from anything, Derek."