"do something" Nancy nudged Craig in the side, looking anxiously between her husband and Brady and Chloe, lost in their own passionate world. "hm- mm" Craig cleared his throat. Chloe abruptly broke off Brady's kiss, burying her head in his chest. "busted" Brady murmured softly, chuckling. Chloe punched him, "That's not funny Brady" she retorted, her face beet red.

"Feeling better?" Craig prodded, trying to control the laughter that threatened to pour out. He knew he should be careful not to seem less than an authority figure or supportive of their actions, but he felt their pain. "much better" Brady answered, earning another slap from Chloe.

"obviously" Nancy chipped in, glaring at Brady. Chloe pushed against Brady's chest, trying to sit up. Obediently, Brady released her enough to pull her to a sitting position next to him, not really letting her out of his arms. "Don't look at me like that" she glanced at Nancy, "We weren't doing anything wrong."

Nancy failed to look convinced "really?" she questioned, "what wasn't wrong about nearly making out in a hospital bed?" Chloe groaned "Nancy" she sighed "thank you for your concern, but I think Brady and I know a little about safe sex."

"She has a point" Craig agreed "besides those beds aren't that big." Brady and Chloe couldn't help but laugh at his statement. Nancy, on the other hand, wasn't impressed, and by the look on her face, neither would Craig be later. "I am being serious" Nancy huffed "lots of girls know about safe sex and still get pregnant" she pointed out.

Chloe lowered her forehead to rest on Brady's shoulder, "I'm sorry Nancy" she said softly "I don't mean to make light of this, its just that" she ran out of words and glanced to Brady for help. "Nancy, we just had this talk" Brady reminded her "I will not interfere with Chloe's dreams."

Nancy looked unconvinced, she glanced between the two of them "I'll be watching you" she warned them "and you" she turned to face her traitorous husband "are in the doghouse." Without another word, she turned on her heels and stalked out of the room. Craig glanced after her, "guess I'd better go mend some fences" he said and followed her out.

Brady broke out in uncontrollable laughter as the door closed, "You're incorrigible" Chloe smacked him, chuckling. "maybe, but have to admit, it was kind of funny" he said still laughing quietly. Chloe grinned "ask Craig how funny it is when he has to squeeze into the tiny dog house in the backyard." Which only caused Brady to burst out laughing again.

Chloe gave him a shove, sending him off the side of the bed "Brat" she chuckled. "but you love me anyway" he nodded. Chloe nodded "yeah, I do, but don't let it get around that I actually have a heart okay?" she grinned. "same here" Brady agreed "Basic Black thrives on my image as a bad boy with an attitude."

Chloe shot him a look that said she directly disagreed with that statement, but said nothing. "Speaking of Basic Black" she began "shouldn't you be at work or something?" Brady shook his head, "nope, not until you go home, and then I am going to keep you at the office to keep an eye on you."

"Nancy might have something to say about that" Chloe said "That's her job, ya know." Brady nodded "she might, but when she has to work, I'll keep an eye on you, besides " he pointed a finger at her "you're going to have a ton of homework." Chloe's eyes widened "oh my god" she exclaimed "my grades are probably going to heck right now."

Brady shook his head, "you'll catch up" he assured her "you're a smart cookie." Chloe shot him a curious glance "Brady, do you know how much homework I get in 1 day?" she asked "and I've been here for a whole week."

"Chloe" he took her face in between his hands "Calm down, you'll do just fine, and I sure Belle and Shawn will help you catch up, me too." Chloe glanced at him doubtfully "trust me" he kissed her gently on the lips.

The door opened as Craig entered the room "anybody here wanna go home?" he asked. "Please" Chloe answered excitedly "today?" she asked. Craig nodded "but" he cautioned "There are some things you need to do." Chloe sat up "such as?"

"you have to stay home for another week, the school is going to e-mail your work to you" he cut off her concerns, grades were important to Chloe. "and you can have company, but no major stimulation" he shot a look at Brady "also per Nancy, you're not allowed in Chloe's bedroom."

Brady grinned "I might've known that" he said. "Trust me, you don't want to tangle with mama bear, she about ripped me to shreds" he grinned at them. "And you lived to tell?" Chloe chimed in. "just barely" Craig nodded "but I am on probation and so are you" he pointed at Brady.

Brady just grinned "And lastly, if and when you go for a ride or a walk with Brady, you need to be home by 10:00, just for this week" he saw Chloe's protests coming "You need to get your strength back, and you" he glanced at Brady "have to earn her trust before you can take her out of the house."

"guess that means we'll have some high stakes monopoly ™ games, huh?" he quipped. Craig nodded "count on that." Chloe was impatient to go home "so, when can I leave?" she asked. "As soon as you get dressed, I'll send a nurse in to help you, oh and Chloe, you cant get that arm wet for another 5 weeks."

"walk with me Brady" Craig stood at the door. Brady shot Chloe a look of dread, she just laughed as the two of them walked out. A few minutes later, a nurse came in to help her get dressed and 45 minutes later after a last minute check-up she was in Brady's jeep, heading home.

"So, how did you get Nancy to agree to let you take me home?" Chloe asked him. "I signed my life away in blood" he chuckled "I think Count Dracula could lose in a match-up with Nancy." Chloe laughed, Brady looked over at her "That's a nice sound" he spoke softly caressing her soft skin "I wasn't sure I'd hear that again."

Chloe looked thoughtful "Brady" she glanced over at him "would you think I was crazy if I said I talked to somebody while I was unconscious?" Brady turned to look at her "if you're crazy for that, than I guess I am too" he answered. Chloe looked at him "what do you mean?" she asked.

"while you were sleeping, I saw my mom, I mean actually seen and touched her" he answered glancing over at her for her reaction. "Tell me about it," she urged "please."

Brady reached for her hand, "I will" he promised "but lets get you home first, okay." Chloe nodded "okay" she agreed, lapsing into a quiet, but peaceful silence between them.