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Chapter 21
"How long until I can leave?" Jack asked Dr. Collins.
"Give it another couple days," Dr. Collins said. Jack had been asking for days now to leave. "Do you not like it here?"
"No, it's great," Jack said sarcastically.
"Where's Audrey today?" Dr. Collins asked trying to change the subject.
"Working," Jack said, "She should be here soon though."
"How long have you two been together?"
"It's hard to explain," Jack said.
"How come?"
"Because we've spent more time wishing we were together than actually being together," Jack replied. Dr. Collins finished his daily check up on Jack and left the room. A while later, Audrey came in.
"Hey, how was your day?" Audrey asked.
"Boring. Tell me about yours," Jack said.
"Well, the kids were really on edge today. They asked how you were. But, I've never seen that many kids be so quiet before," Audrey said.
"They'll be back to normal soon. Once the shock wears off," Jack said.
"Yeah, I hope so. Anyway, my dad said you can stay with us for while until you completely recover," Audrey said.
"I have to get out of the hospital first," Jack groaned.
"Dr. Collins said it would only be a couple more days," Audrey said, "If you want I can take those days off of work so you're not so bored."
"No, working is good for you. You seem more relaxed and happy," Jack said.
"I am. I like having something different to do each day," Audrey said. That night, Audrey slept at the hospital with Jack. In the morning, she kissed him goodbye and went to get ready for work. Jack hated the daytime. There was nothing to do. Dr. Collins and the nurses would try to keep him company, but they had other patients to attend to throughout the day. The next few days were spent exactly the same way. He'd be bored during the day and then Audrey would come after school got out.
Finally after three long days, Jack was released from the hospital. He still had his sling on his right arm but his left arm from the knife barely hurt anymore. Audrey took the day off to take him back to the beach house. First, Audrey had to help dress Jack because he couldn't use his right arm. After she was done she kissed him passionately, happy that he was okay. When they got to the house Heller was there.
"How's your arm, Jack?" Heller asked.
"It's fine," Jack said. He could still feel the pain in his right should if he tried to move too much in his sling.
"You should probably be laying down or at least sitting down," Audrey said, not wanting him to over work himself.
"I've been sitting down for over a week. That is the last thing I want to do right now," Jack said.
"Okay, then let's go down to the beach," Audrey suggested. Jack nodded. Audrey grabbed his hand and they walked down to the beach together. When they got to the water, Jack closed his eyes happy to feel the sun beating down on him. Jack started to take off his shoes and Audrey did the same. The stood just at the edge of the water letting the waves crash on their feet. Jack's good arm wrapped around Audrey's waist and pulled her closer to him. Audrey wrapped her arms around Jack and buried her face into his chest never wanting to let go.