Chapter 36

As always, I own nothing, but the plot, Sarah, & Cam.

Three days later, Eliot and Cam walked in to find Nate and Sarah playing chess and Sophie on the couch reading a magazine.

"Checkmate," Nate said with a smile.

"Damn it," Sarah exclaimed with a smile. "Okay two losses in a row is all a girl can take," she said as Nate chuckled. She looked up and saw her two boys. "Hey guys!"

"Hi mama," Cam said happily as he carefully crawled on the bed with a little help from Nate and hugged Sarah gently. "Daddy took me to Denny's and got me chocolate chip pancakes with lots of whip cream on them," he told her smiling.

She was happy that Cam seemed to be getting over the ordeal. They had only had one other incident where Parker brought him to the hospital in the middle of the night due to nightmares.

"He did, did he?" she asked with smirk on her face.

"Traitor," Eliot growled out playfully, causing Cam to giggle.

Doctor Laurie came in an hour later to check Sarah's heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing. She checked her stitches and re-covered them with a smile. "Well I am pleased to tell you that I am releasing you."

"Really?" Sarah asked hopefully.

"Yes really," the doctor chuckled. "Your stats are normal, the stitches are healing nicely, and your breathing sounds very good. I'm going write you a prescription for pain medication, but for the next two weeks you need to rest as much as possible. After that you can slowly start advancing your activity level. The stitches will fall out naturally."

"Thanks doctor," Eliot said with a nod.

"I'll go start your paperwork so you can get out of here," she said as she walked out.

Sophie smiled and looked at Cam. "Sweetie how about you and I take Uncle Nate to get the car?"

Cam nodded excitedly and kissed Sarah on the cheek before grabbing Sophie and Nate's hands leading them out the door.

"How about we get you dressed sweetheart?"

"Never thought I'd hear those words come outta your mouth," she laughed.

Eliot tightly wrapped her ribs for the drive ahead then helped her into a pair of jeans and a loose shirt. He retrieved a pair of sandals from the bag Sophie had brought and leaned down to put them on her. When he came back up, he took her face in his hands and brought her lips to his. She moaned into his mouth as he deepened the kiss and raised her arms to bury them in his hair. The hiss that escaped her mouth made him pull back quickly.

"You okay?" he asked.

"Yeah, just forgot I can't raise my arms that fast," she chuckled.

She was sitting on the bed watching Eliot pack everything up when Hardison and Parker walked in.

"What's goin' on guys?" Hardison asked.

"I'm bustin' outta this joint," Sarah replied with a smile.

"Busting out? But you're in a hospital you don't have to…." Parker trailed off as she caught the looks on their faces. "Oh you don't mean it literally. Ha!" she exclaimed with a smile.

Eliot gave her the look he usually gave her and continued to pack up. Hardison shook his head, kissed her on the temple and went to pack up the electronics.

A moment later they realized Parker wasn't in the room. Just as Hardison went to find her, she came out of the bathroom with her arms full.

She brought out a bag no one had seen her bring in and started loading it up with little soaps and shampoos from the bathroom. A couple of towels and washcloths followed. They were further surprised when she started stuffing first aid supplies in as well.

She looked up as she finished zipping the bag and saw their faces. "What? Don't people usually take things from hospital rooms?" she asked confused. Hardison and Sarah laughed.

Eliot said, "There really is somethin' wrong with you."

Sarah gave him a stern look. "No there's not." She turned to Parker. "Yes, people sometimes take little things like the shampoos and soaps. The medical supplies? Not so much. But with this group, I see your point," she finished with a smile.

A big smile lit up Parker's face and she bounded forward wrapping her arms around Sarah's neck. "I'm glad you're not dead," she said sincerely.

Eliot and Hardison looked shocked at the display of affection, but Sarah just hugged her back. Sophie, Nate and Cam came back at that moment, which resulted in the two adults looking shocked as well.

Parker pulled back suddenly aware of everyone staring at her. "What?"

Doctor Laurie walked back in with Sarah's discharge papers. "I just need you to sign these and you're free."

Sarah did so quickly and handed them back. "Okay, here are your copies and here is the prescription for the pain medication."

"Thank you," Sarah replied with a smile.

The doctor shook her hand. "Take care of yourself." She turned to the rest of the group. "Make sure she takes it easy."

"Count on it," Eliot replied as she walked out the door.

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As soon as they made it back to the hotel room, Eliot helped Sarah onto the couch and then sat next to her, pulling Cam up on his lap.

"How soon can we go home?" she asked Elliot.

He loved hearing her call his place home. "Do you wanna rest before we go?" he asked.

"Not really. I've been stuck in a hospital bed for nearly a week. The sooner we can leave the better."

Hardison made arrangements for seven first class tickets on the next flight out to Boston, leaving at six p.m. Since they had some time, they decided to order room service. Once the food arrived, they ate, talking about everything and anything, just enjoying each others company.

Once finished, they talked comfortably for another half an hour before preparing to leave for the airport. But as they started to walk out the door, Sarah's cell phone rang. Everyone paused immediately as she cautiously answered it.

"Hello?…Yes it is…Who is this?"

Eliot shot a look at Hardison who opened his laptop and started typing. He turned back to listen to the conversation Sarah was having.

"Yes I am…Are you serious?…Yes…Yes that's fine…Goodbye."

Sarah looked shocked as she hung up.

"Who was it?" Eliot asked.

"Alejandro Vasquez," she replied distractedly.

"Who's Alejandro Vasquez?" Parker asked confused.

Hardison answered, "According to the trace, the call was made from the law office of a Alejandro Vasquez."

Eliot was still looking at Sarah's shocked face. "Sweetheart, why's a lawyer contacting you?"

"He's Rafael's estate lawyer," she looked up at him. "According to him, Rafael left it all to Cam."

"Left all of what?" Sophie wondered aloud.

"His business, insurance, everything. And has his guardian, it passes to me until he is of age. I have to go sign the papers in the morning," she finished.

Nate looked at the hacker. "Hardison, reschedule our flight for tomorrow afternoon."

The next few hours were spent watching TV or talking. Cam went to bed around nine p.m., leaving the adults to themselves. After some discussion, they decided that Eliot and Nate would go with Sarah tomorrow just in case there was anything off about the situation.

When the pain in Sarah's ribs became uncomfortable around ten p.m., Eliot offered to go pick up her prescription. When he came back, the only one left in the living area was Nate, who was drinking from a coffee cup. He sent a questioning look to Nate who nodded towards one of the bedrooms.

When he walked into the bedroom he saw Cam on one of the queen size beds and Sarah on the other. She was propped in a slightly elevated position and was reading. "Hey handsome," she said sleepily.

"Hey yourself," he replied. "Here's the medicine, I'll be back in a minute."

He grabbed some clothes and headed to the bathroom as she took the pills. When he returned, he was wearing pajama bottoms and a tank. He slid into the bed carefully, joining her.

"Why aren't you asleep yet?" he asked.

"I was waitin' for you. I tend to sleep a little better," she replied with a guilty smile.

He pulled her to his side and kissed her on the head. "Well I'm here now. Get some rest, we have an early day tomorrow."

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When she, Nate and Eliot entered the offices of Alejandro Vasquez, they were greeted by a friendly receptionist that told them Mr. Vasquez would be with them shortly.

Five minutes later a Hispanic man in his early fifties with gray hair, walked into the waiting area. He looked over at Sarah and approached her with a somber expression on his face.

"Mrs. Ramirez?"

"Yes."

"If you would follow me into my office please."

She, Eliot and Nate got up and followed him in, sitting in the plush chairs around his desk.

"Let me start by saying that I am very sorry for your loss Mrs. Ramirez. Rafael Ramirez was a good man."

Nate's eyebrow shot up and Eliot had to fight back a snort as he glanced over at Sarah.

"Thank you Mr. Vasquez," she replied with what Eliot could only describe as a poker face. "You said you had some papers for me to sign?"

"Yes. Mostly they are to transfer everything into Cameron's name with you as the trustee until he reaches the age of 25."

"What exactly is he inheriting?"

The lawyer looked at the papers. "The properties in New York, London, Colorado and here in Amarillo. You can keep them or liquidate them; they are valued at around 5.2 million. Mr. Ramirez's insurance policy is 2 million. He had several thousand shares in Chrysler, Microsoft, Google, Apple, and Dell. And of course his car business that has a worth of 250 million." (AN:Think Carmax)

Nate's eyes widened slightly, as did Eliot's and Sarah's. She was quiet for a moment as she tried to take it all in.

"If you are interested, one of Mr. Ramirez's investors would like to purchase the business for it's full value. I have the papers if that is something you're interested in."

Sarah finally found her voice. "I think so. I would also like to have the house here in Amarillo sold if that is something you could arrange."

"Of course," he replied, leaving her, Nate and Eliot alone as he went to prepare the paperwork.

I don't own Carmax, Chrysler, Microsoft, Google, Apple, or Dell and I don't know a real lawyer by that name.

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