Chapter 19

"Anywhere you'd like. As long as it's not fast food or pizza, that's all the boys seem to want these days."

"I think I remember a Chineese and a Mexican plase in the blocks before we pulled into the hospital how would either of those be?"

"Wow you are very observant! I haven't had Mexican food in a long time so that sounds great."

They had a very plesent meal and Harriett couldn't resist commenting on the fact that her idea of a kiss had waken Amica up. AJ thanked her profusely for that.

"Do you think I am crazy for falling in love with someone I had only known while she was in a coma?"

"I guess that depends on if you still felt the same way after she had woken up," Harriett replied.

Her heart melted when she saw the dreamy look that came into his eyes and she didn't need to hear his answer to know what it was going to be. "Harriett she is as sweet and lovely awake as she was all the time I was talking to her while she was in the coma. How could I help but be in love with her?"

"I think she is a wonderful person Sir and just perfect for you."

"Thank you Harriett but how many times do I have to tell you not to call me 'Sir' when we are out of the office?"

'I'm sorry Si…AJ it's just such a habit," she laughed.

They talked about taking food back for Amcia but then decided that anything on the menu might be too spicey for someone that had IV fluids for as long as she'd had.

Ariving back at the hospital, they found Amica's doctor in with her and learned that she was cleared to go home. As soon as the doctor left Amica happily hopped out of bed and taking her new clothes she disappeared into the bathroom to get dressed.

She did a cute little twirl when she came out, showing off her new clothes then went over to Harriett to give her a big hug. "I love everything you got for me, thank you so much!"

Once they reached the Robert's van AJ guided Amica to the front passenger seat. She protested that it wasn't fair for him to have to ride in the back. AJ explained that it was a long ride and that if she wanted to sleep the front seat reclined so she could.

Harriett offered another solution, "You could both ride in the back and if Amica falls asleep she can always nap on your shoulder." She could see that he was about to protest so she added, "I really don't mind and I am sure that the two of you would like the time together."

With that reassurance AJ gave in and he and Amica climbed into the back of the van together. It turned out AJ was right in his prediction Amica was asleep before they had gone ten miles from the hospital. He and Harriett shared a grin in the rearview mirror. Before long AJ couldn't help it but he felt himself begin to drift off.

He simply couldn't believe what he saw when he woke to Harriett softly calling his name! they were in the driveway right in front of his house. "Harriett I am so sorry that fell asleep and didn't keep you company on that long drive."

"It's alright. You needed the rest and I enjoyed the quiet. You can't know the last time I had a nice long drive without loud children in the back."

While Harriett was talking AJ had gently nudged Amica awake. She blinked up at him and as soon as her eyes opened and she saw AJ a smile came over her face like the sun coming out on a cloudy day.

They got out of the van and AJ surprised Harriett by giving her a hug and said, "Thank you so very much for today you have no idea how much it has meant to me."

Harriett looked over to where Amica was standing and gave him a gentle smile, "Oh I think I do AJ." Smiling at them she told them she needed to head home to get dinner going. Taking Amica by the hand AJ led herinto the house. Dammit's eager barking greeted them as they entered. He let the dog out to do her business, she was out and back in very quickly because she wanted to meet the new person at AJ's side.

To be continued…