Chapter 37

Ty was in his own world when he was pushed past the nurse's station on his way to x-ray. As before, the nurse had insisted that he be wheeled down to radiology, much to Tys annoyance,

They stopped briefly while the nurses talked to each other at the station, the younger one looking over to smile at Ty.

Ty smiled weakly back at her as she held the gaze for that little too long.

"So, you're taking him down to radio?" she asked the nurse who was standing behind Ty,

"yes, I'll pick up MR Potter on my way back if you like. "

"oh ok, "the nurse smiled and looked back at Ty, her eyes watching him as he looked away from her. "I'll go and get Mr. Borden once he's done,"

"ok, sounds good, Ok Mr. Borden you ready to go?"

Ty looked up at her from his seat, and nodded, trying to avoid the other nurses suggestive gaze.

He had tried to put the whole Jeremy saga out of his mind. But only managed to push it towards the back slightly.

"I'll see you soon Mr. Borden "the younger of the two cooed at him, her eyes sparkling slightly.

Ty felt his cheeks flush slightly, and he half smiled, feeling a little uncomfortable by her obvious flirting.

It wasn't like Ty had never had girls flirt with his before, he was after all a good-looking guy, and Amy had said that any girl would fall head over heels for that smile and those green eyes, but ever since he had committed himself to Amy, he only had eyes for her. Although he had to admit, it did boost the ego a tad.

As the wheelchair moved on and Ty disappeared into the elevator, on his way to radiology, the young nurse watched as the doors shut,

Another nurse tapped her on the shoulder and laughed, "admiring the view I see, Maddie?"

"oh yeah, "Maddie raised an eyebrow, "definitely the best view on the ward"

"you are incorrigible!" The other replied and continued to the medication room.

Once Ty arrived at radiology he was checked in by the nurse and put into the waiting area.

"they will call you when they are ready for you" the nurse smiled and put the brake on the wheelchair, "nurse Dodd will come and get you when you are done"

"ok, thanks, "he smiled, "I can just walk back if that's easier?" he suggested,

"sorry Ty, "the nurse smiled "you know the rules, you have to wait for Nurse Dodd,"

He nodded and smiled at her again, and watched her return to the elevator.

It wasn't long before Ty was taken in, he took off his shirt and belt buckle, then his boots and jeans, hanging them on the change rooms hooks,

Ty pulled on the x-ray gown and then was guided by a technician onto the radiology booth.

"now, Mr. Borden, just stand here, and try to stay still" the technician said, moving the machines large plates in front of him and then going to stand behind the protective shielding.

"keep still "he said again, "and one deep breath please"

Ty inhaled and winced, trying not to clench his muscles with the discomfort.

There was a loud clink and a whirring noise.

"that's great, now turn to your left slightly, "the tech called.

Ty obeyed,

"deep breath!"

Again, Ty winced, and this time couldn't help but buckle slightly. His body giving way to the pain.

"ok, hang on, "the Technician came out and changed the angle of the panel, and gently moved T back slightly so his back was resting against a padded wall, He put some large padding blocks behind Ty and turned him slightly, encouraging Ty to rest his arm on the padding.

Ty smiled, and realized that the technician was trying to make it easier for him.

"that better?" The tech asked, "now take a big breath and use the pads to support yourself,"

"thanks man, "Ty said appreciatively.

The tech saluted him and returned to his safe zone.

"ok, deep breath!"

Ty inhaled and pushed himself into the padding as the discomfort followed. Relaxing once the click sounded again.

"ok we are done, "

Ty was taken back to his clothes so he could re- dress and then was returned to the waiting room and his wheel chair.

It wasn't long before nurse Dodd exited the elevator and walked happily over to the desk, signed some papers, collected a large x-ray envelope and came over to him.

"hello, "she beamed, "I have your pictures, so let's go"

Ty smiled awkwardly at her, her eyes lingering on his for that fraction too long again.

She handed him the envelope which her took happily and watched as she walked around behind him, letting her hand slide across his shoulder as she took hold of the wheelchair handles.

Ty swallowed hard and looked away, a slight nervous grin on the corner of his lips.

Nurse Dodd pushed him down the corridor, saying hello to other medical staff as they passed. She was humming happily under her breath.

"So, Mr. Borden" she finally said, causing Ty to freeze slightly. "or can I call you Ty,"

"Ty s fine" he responded,

"oh cool, well you can call me Maddie then" she chirped,

"ok, "he responded with a slight chuckle, keeping his eyes focused forward.

"so… you got into a fight?" she asked,

Tys smile faded slightly, "sort of, yeah"

"well, I bet the other guy looks worse than you" she laughed,

Ty looked down at his hands, his smile well and truly gone. Her comment had hit a wound that had not yet healed.

She noticed his silence and decided to redirect.

"you were here, in the hospital, a few weeks back went you?" she said,

Ty nodded in response, but didn't answer.

"yeah you where, you where the hypothermia case, I remember, I was in the post op with you, "she smiled, and touched his shoulder, while they termed another corner.

"I don't remember much of that" he said softly, trying to cut the conversation of.

"oh, no you wouldn't, you were pretty out of it, I was the one who was with you when you woke up in recovery, I did your stats, "she continued, "you were so cute when you were groggy, sort of like a lost puppy"

Ty raised an eyebrow and mouthed the words lost puppy.

"Yeah, your family was so worried about you, they we all asking questions and wanting to see you, it was so touching" she continued, stopping as a gurney passed in front of them.

"it was real lucky your sister found you when she did. "Maddie said sweetly,

Ty coughed and looked up at her,

"sister?" he questioned,

"yeah, your sister, the blonde one, god she's got beautiful hair"

Ty smirked slightly and looked back towards the front.

"I'll tell my fiancé that you like her hair" he laughed,

"no way!" Nurse Dodd exclaimed, "really, She's your fiancé?"

Ty nodded, not believing this conversation was actually taking place.

"wow, I would have never had guessed, she seemed to be more like a sister, didn't really look like your type" She continued, stopping in front of the elevator and pressing the button,

"my Type? "Ty questioned, raising an eyebrow,

She reversed him into the elevator and the doors closed.

"oh, you know, your type," she smiled

"and what's my type "he asked, his eyes looking perplexed.

"you know, pretty, tough, a bit sassy, looks hot in leather, brunette, you know, "she batted her eyes at him and flicked her short brown ponytail.

Ty chuckled and shook his head slightly, really wanting the lift to stop and the doors to open,

"Amy looks awesome in leather, "he said softly, with a cheeky grin on his face. His thoughts betraying him.

Maddie rolled her eyes slightly and changed tact again.

"So, if your pictures are all good, then you're out of here today, "she smiled, "I bet your excited,"

Ty thoughts were still surrounding and image of Amy dressed in black leather when Maddie question pulled him back to reality.

"um yeah, that's the plan," he smiled,

"cool, I bet you can't wait to break free hey, go out on the town, have some fun?"

The elevator doors opened and before Ty could answer her she grabbed the wheel chair and pushed him forward. Ty quickly grabbed hold of the hand rails to steady himself as she turned the corner quickly and continued down the hallway towards his room.

"I know this awesome little bar not far from here, it's got this real retro theme, and the music is really old school. "

Ty nodded, unsure as to what to say,

"we should check it out sometime, you're not from the city, are you? "she smiled,

"um no, Hudson, "he responded. Clutching the x-rays that nearly fell from his lap as she stopped at the nurse's station abruptly.

"oh, you're a country guy, I should have guessed, you should let me show you around, I know all the cool places in Calgary "she walked in front of him and leaned over the station counter, her hip directly in front of him.

Ty pulled back slightly in the chair and looked past her, the redness in his cheeks returning.

Tys eyes noticed the patient board that was up on the wall, it was a list of patient names and the doctors assigned to them. He saw his name and a few notes after it, but the name directly under his made him pause.

"hey Maddie," he asked, looking up at his over friendly nurse. He realized that he may be able to use her obvious flirting with him to his advantage.

The nurse turned right around and looked down at him, encouraged by Ty calling her by her name.

"thanks for bringing me back, "he said sweetly, giving her a Borden smile,

Maddie's eyes sparkled, and she casually leant against the counter in front of him. Locking her eyes to his.

"that's no problem at all Ty, I am happy to help" she winked at him causing Ty to respond with a slight twitch in the corner of his mouth.

"can I ask a favor?" He asked, leaning forward, slightly, motioning for her to come closer.

Maddie was intrigued, and knelt down in front of him. "yeah,"

"I need to know what room my friend is in, he's on this ward? "Ty shushed his voice as to not allow the other staff to hear him.

He broadened his smile, his green eyes firmly locked onto hers.

"who's your friend?" she responded, "I'll see what I can do"

"Jeremy Hughes, "Ty stumbled slightly with the name,

"hang on, "Maddie said sweetly to him and walked around the other side of the counter, she returned moments later and started to push Ty back towards his room.

Ty looked back at her, unsure why she hadn't given him the answer to his question. Has she realized that he was just playing her for information.

Tys lips twitched in annoyance, as she pushed him into the room.

Nurse Dodd pulled the chair up next to the bed, and locked the brakes, she took the x-rays from Tys hands and placed them on the bedside.

Maddie then took both his hands in hers, and smiled down at him. She gently pulled upwards encouraging Ty to stand up, which he did leaving him standing directly in front of her, his hands still entwined in hers. Maddie took a step forward, Ty could feel her breath on his chin.

Ty laughed awkwardly, desperately trying to unhook his hands from hers.

"um Maddie, "he stammered, "the room number?"

Suddenly the door opened and Amy walked in, she stopped suddenly as her eyes took in the scene before her.

Ty stepped back quickly, releasing Maddie's grip on his hands, he looked at Amy, and stammered, knowing by Amy's expression that she had heading to the wrong conclusion.

"so, this is Amy!" Maddie said happily, "nice to meet you "she walked over to Amy who was still standing in a stunned silence, "I'm Maddie, , you have the best hair you know! Ty was just telling me all about you"

"really?" Amy finally managed, her focus still on Ty, who was now looking at the floor.

Ty sat down on the bed and rubbed his face. This was not going the way he had hoped.

"yeah, we are all going to get together once he's backup and dancing, I'll show you two around Calgary, "she opened the door and then quickly looked back at Ty, "Doc Harrison will be in to see you in 20 mins to discuss your pictures, he's in room 23 at the moment, "She emphasized the number 23 and winked at Ty, then left them be.

As soon as the door shut behind her, Ty looked at Amy and got off the bed.

"that was not what it looked like I swear!" he pleaded, coming over to her.

"and what was it then?" Amy said shortly, "it looked like she was getting a little too friendly with my fiancé, and MY fiancé didn't seem to mind"

Amy's eyes were watching his. Her arms where folded across her chest.

"Amy, come on… "Ty pleaded, "she just brought me back from x-ray, "

"and you needed to hold her hands because? "Amy questioned,

"no, no, "Ty signed and tried to take her hands, but she held fast. "come on Amy, you know I only have eyes for you, she was giving me a hand to get myself up, that's all I swear!"

Amy raised an annoyed eyebrow at his choice of wording, Ty signed and dropped his gaze to the floor realizing how bad what he had just said must have sounded. "come on Amy, you know what I mean!"

Amy walked slowly past him and stopped at the window. She looked out over Calgary, her thoughts confused and annoyed.

Ty slowly walked up behind her and placed his arms around her waist. Resting his head on her shoulder, kissing her neck. "I love you Amy Fleming, no one else"

"well. She obviously likes you" Amy said flatly,

"but I.." he kissed her neck again, "love." And again "you"

Amy shut her eyes and allowed the kisses to continue.

Although she had been taken aback by what she had walked in on, she trusted Ty, and knew how much he loved her. They had worked through all their jealousy issues after the Blair and Chase fiasco. They had promised each other that they would never go back to that kind of uncertainty and mistrust. For without trust, what did they really have.

"how did the x-ray go" she finally asked, leaning back into him slightly,

"you want to talk about that now? "he said softly, still nibbling on her neck.

Amy turned around in his arms to face him, her eyes still a cool blue, "what was that all about Ty?" she asked softly, giving him the chance to explain.

Ty signed, and took a breath. "it was nothing, honestly, I'll admit she was a bit friendly, but once I told her you where my fiancé and not my sister, it was all good" he tried to smile, hoping she would follow suit.

"your sister?" Amy said, her eyebrow raising

He nodded, a cheeky smile playing on his lips, "she thought we were related, "

"seriously!" Amy's eyes widened. "she thought I was your sister!"

Ty started to laugh and kissed her on the lips. "so, Sis. Am I forgiven. "

"don't!" Amy warned, "pulling him in and kissing him back,"

Ty returned her invite and pulled her closer. Enjoying feeling her body against his.

He broke the kiss when his split lip started to sting.

"watch the lip" he said softly, touching it with his fingers.

Amy hugged him and then kissed his cheek.

The door opened and Dr Harrison entered the room. He smiled and walked over to them both at the window.

"so, x-rays are done," he said, picking them up from the bedside and pulling the films out and holding them up to the light. "I've seen the digital copies already, and you do have a slight crack in the 4th rib, but its only minor so it should heal nicely. "

Ty smiled and Amy hugged him with relief.

"can you come and sit on the bed for me for a moment Ty, and take off your shirt" he continued motioning to the bed.

Ty looked confused, but obeyed, returning to the bed and sitting down, Amy helped him remove his shirt exposing the bandage around his chest.

"Now can you sit up straight for me" the doctor said as he undid the plaster and started to unwrap the dressing.

Ty sat still his arms raised as the bandage came off. He winced with each breath as he tried keep his arms still. Amy stepped in and supported him by taking the weight of his elbows in her hands.

He looked back at her and smiled a thank you.

"ok, just bare with me ok," the doctor said as he pressed the incision site under his rib cage,

TY groaned and shut his eyes, biting his lip.

"and again" Dr Harrison moved to the other site, near his armpit, and pressed.

Ty exhaled quickly, clenching his teeth, his breathing now short and shallow.

"ok, that's fine, you can put your arms down now. "The doctor walked over to his chart and read thought the notes, writing some additions.

"what wrong?" Ty asked, cradling his side.

"that secondary infection is still holding on, have you been taking your antibiotics,"

"yeah 3 times a day, after food" Ty said

"hmm, "Dr Harrison rubbed his jaw and wrote some more notes.

"I'm going to give an iv-boost shot again ok, with a different antibiotic, it won't take more than 60 mins, then you are free to go"

Ty signed and looked at Amy, who also looked deflated,

"it's better to be safe than sorry guys, that infection could cause some real issues if it's not kept in check"

"I can go after the Iv Push though?" Ty confirmed

"yes, you'll be sleeping in your own bed tonight, I promise," He replied.

Ty smiled a cheeky smile and leaned over to Amy's hear, "I don't know about sleeping"

Amy blushed and pushed him away,

"I'll send the nurse in to hook you up to the IV and we will get this underway" Doctor Harrison said

"Hey, I was wondering If Sister Bennet was on today?" Amy asked, causing Ty to look at her in horror.

Ty shook his head as Amy let a sneaky smile creep across her lips,

"would she be able to hook Ty up, I know Ty really appreciated all her help and support the last time he was in here, he really liked her."

Amy watched Ty as he glared at her in disbelief.

"I'm sure I can arrange that" the doc smiled and walked out of the room.

"thank you so much Amy!" Ty protested,

"would you have preferred your other little friend do it? "Amy retorted, watching him closely.

Ty signed, and decided not to respond, he would take his punishment, and take it like a man. If having sister Bennet fuss over him for an hour made Amy feel more secure about the misunderstanding involving Maddie then he would wear the embarrassment. Like he had always said, he would do anything for Amy Fleming.

To be Continued.