Chapter 15
When Kaitlyn got to Gary's room, the nurses were still getting him settled. She stood out in the hallway and waited until they were finished. When she walked into the room, Gary was lying in bed on his back with his head turned toward the window. Kaitlyn stood in the doorway and watched him. When he turned his head, he saw her standing there staring at him.
"Hey." He said, his voice a whisper. He picked his hand up and reached for her.
"Hi." Kaitlyn smiled and walked over to the bed. "You look like you got into a fight and lost." Kaitlyn joked.
"That bad, huh?" Gary said.
"You're still the most handsome man I've ever seen." Kaitlyn said as she took his hand and sat down on the bed facing him.
"Mr. Hanson is going to be okay." She said. "He has some pretty bad smoke inhalation, but the doctor said he's going to make it."
"Good. I was worried about that." Gary said.
They sat for a while and just looked at each other. Kaitlyn finally broke the silence.
"Gary, I was so scared when you didn't come out of that building." Kaitlyn said as the tears flowed down her cheeks.
"Shh." Gary said as he pulled her head down on his chest. "I'm okay." He said.
"I love you so much." Kaitlyn sobbed.
"I know that." Gary said as he stroked her hair. "I love you."
"I'm sorry I fought with you." Kaitlyn said as she looked up at him.
"Hey, I'm sure it won't be the last time we'll have a disagreement." Gary said as he started to cough.
"Are you okay?" She asked concerned. He shook his head yes as he continued to cough. "Do you want some water."
"No." He said when he finished coughing. "Come on lay down here with me." Kaitlyn laid her head on his shoulder and he wrapped his arms around her.
"I think I like that raspy voice." She reached up and kissed him. "It's kind of sexy."
"Yeah." He smiled as they fell asleep in each other's arms.