Naia's POV
Today was the day I found out if my wrist and my ribs were 100% okay. I was excited because they had both been feeling much better.
I didn't ever call back my parents, though my feelings towards them hadn't changed. I think it was a mutual part. Neither of us needed each other in our lives and we were both ready to move on.
"Are you ready Naia?" Gabby called and I hurried to the living room to find Gabby already in her coat. "Come on, your appointment's at four." I looked at the analog clock sitting above the door and was alarmed to see that it was ten to four. Yikes. I put on my coat and followed Gabby to the car where we hopped in and drove off.
When we arrived at Med, we went through the regular hospital door, not the emergency one like last one. While Gabby was talking to the person sitting at the desk, I looked around the hospital and saw a large sign saying 'Pediatric Ward'. The walls had animals on them and it seemed like a very kid friendly place. A nurse led Gabby and I to a room and told me to lay down on the bed and that a doctor would be with us shortly.
Moment later, Dr. Manning walked in through the door, surprising me.
"I thought you only worked in the Emergency Department." I said to her as she took a seat.
Dr. Manning laughed, "Hello to you too Naia. I'm doing a fellowship in emergency medicine but I'm a pediatrician here."
"Oh, sorry. Hi." I said, blushing. I hadn't meant to be rude. I also had no idea what a fellowship was. Gabby and Dr. Manning exchanged hellos before Dr. Manning turned her attention to me.
"So how have your ribs been feeling?" She asked.
I nodded, "Better. Much, much better."
Dr. Manning nodded and made some notes and then asked about my wrist which I told her was better as well. "Can I see you wrist?" She asked and I extended my arm towards here. The swelling was gone and it didn't hurt at all when Dr. Manning asked me to bend it and rotate it.
"Do you mind if I take a look at your ribs now?" Dr. Manning asked and I nodded. I lifted my shirt on the side where I had broken my ribs and Dr. Manning prodded at them.
"Well, they feel fine but an x-ray would be probably the best way to see if they're fully healed or not." Dr. Manning said. "I'll call radiology and see if we can fit you in somewhere. As for your wrist, I'd say it's all better." Gabby and I thanked Dr. Manning and she left to go and make that call.
"What do you guys feel like for dinner?" Gabby asked. We were home now. X-rays showed that my ribs were fully healed which was great.
Matt and I both shrugged from our spot on the couch.
"I can make dinner tonight." I offered. "I wanna try out one of the recipes in the cook book that Mills gave me."
Gabby looked over at Matt who just shrugged. "Well, I mean, if you really want to." Gabby said.
I jumped up, "Awesome! Should I start now?"
"I could eat." Matt said and Gabby laughed.
"You always are in the mood to eat." She said and I giggled when Matt pretended to be offended. I went to my bedroom and found the cook book on my desk. I brought it back out to the living room and started to flip through it on the couch.
"What do you guys feel like eating?" I asked, trying to get an idea.
Matt shrugged, "Anything's fine."
"Matt isn't a picky eater." Gabby said to me and we both laughed.
The more recipes I saw, the more I wanted to try out. Finally, I found one that seemed relativity simple.
"How about chicken Parmesan stuffed peppers?" I asked.
Matt licked his lips. "That sounds delicious."
"Do you need any help?" Gabby asked and I shook my head.
"Naw, I'll be okay." I replied and got up to start cooking. "Thanks though. You've done enough for me, this is nothing."