I do love Jack. There have been a few reviews about people thinking that Jack is too perfect so thus there must be something wrong with him. He is actually based upon someone I know. He wasn't too perfect and he wasn't a creep. Some guys are just genuinely nice guys and they know how to treat women so cut him slack. Remember, our lovely Laura is quite exceptional who wouldn't be swept away by all of her many charms.
Chapter 52
Jack waited for Robbie to clear the room then he took his place at Laura's side. He took her hand and stroked it lightly. "It's always odd when a doctor has a loved one in the hospital. We have to fight our training. Years of training pushes me to take a look at your injuries, to read your chart, I need to know what is physically wrong with you."
He laid his head on her hand to gather his thoughts. "But, then I see your beautiful face so bruised and battered and all I want to do is take you in my arms and take all of the hurt away. I hate that I told you that I love you in a text message. I wish I had wrapped you in my arms and whispered it in your ear and screamed it from a rooftop."
He wiped away a few tears and took a deep breath. "I've wanted to tell you for days but I didn't want to rush things. I wanted to take my time and gain your trust. And, now, we might not have that time. I know Howard isn't telling us something. I've seen the look too many times. I've given the look."
He looked at her smiling at how much he loved her, "So, I need you to dig deep Laura. You have to come back to me to all of your friends out in the hallway. Because, I don't want just four weeks with you Laura Hobson, I want a lifetime. I want the fairytale of happily ever after. I want to fall asleep every night with you in my arms and wake to your smiling face every morning."
He sat quietly for a moment, tears falling. "Please Laura, come back to me. Let's have our happy ending. I love you my beautiful girl."
The knock at the door drew his attention. The nurse looked at him, "I'm sorry Dr. Avery, you know the rules."
He kissed Laura one more time, "I love you my darling. I'm here waiting for you, fight your way back to us."
