Title: Fun in the Sun?
Author: Sarge
E-Mail: Shalimarfox2@aol.com
The whole drive to the hospital was done in relative silence. When they finally arrived, Brennan immediately took Shalimar inside while the other two sat in the car for a few more minutes.
"You know, Em, it really wasn't Shalimar's fault. Taco was the one that bit her," Jesse stated.
Just as Emma was going to reply, they heard Adam's voice come over their comlinks.
"Hi guys, how's everything going?" he asked cheerfully.
"Um…not too good," Emma answered.
"And why's that?"
"Well, currently we're at the hospital if that helps you figure it out in any way," Jesse replied with a frown.
"The hospital? What happened? Is everyone alright?" Adam asked urgently, his voice laced with concern.
"Not exactly. Shalimar got bit by a dog," Jesse answered.
"She got bit by a dog? How did that happen?"
"It's a long story, Adam. We'll tell you when we get home."
"Well, is Shalimar going to be ok?" Adam questioned.
"We don't know yet. We just got to the hospital, but I'm sure she'll be fine. She only got bit on the arm," Jesse replied.
"Alright, I'll let you go than, but when your done there, I want to know all the details," Adam said.
"Ok Adam. We'll talk to you later."
With that, Jesse got out of the car.
Emma watched him for a second before turning to Taco. "Now Taco, I have to leave you in the car because there aren't any dogs allowed in the hospital. So, I want you to stay right here and be good, ok?" she said the small dog.
Taco gave her his big watery puppy eyes before he walked over to the driver's seat and sat down. Curling up in a ball, he closed his eyes, and seemed to fall asleep.
Emma smiled at the small dog. She then opened the window a crack so fresh air could get into the car and with one last look at Taco, she got out of the car. Following Jesse into the hospital, they spotted Shalimar and Brennan sitting in the waiting room. Walking over, they sat down in two chairs next to them.
"So, what's going on?" Jesse asked.
"We're waiting for the doctor to come get Shalimar," Brennan replied as he looked over at Jesse and Emma.
"Oh, I see. Well, knowing hospitals, it could take a little while," Jesse said as he leaned back and propped his feet up on a chair that was across from him.
About an hour later, a nurse came over to them and escorted them all to a back room where they would once again have to wait for the doctor.
Shalimar let out an exasperated huff. "This is taking forever! Can't we just go? My arm will be fine."
"No Shal, we're not leaving. You really need to have your arm looked at," Brennan replied.
"But..," Shalimar began.
"No buts, Shal. We're staying," Brennan said firmly.
"Fine! Have it your way," she replied with a pout.
About an hour later the doctor finally came in and examined Shalimar's arm. Then about two more hours and fifteen stitches later, the foursome finally left the hospital.
Walking out to the car, they were met by Taco who was very happy to see them.
"Oh Taco!" Emma exclaimed as she picked the dog up into her arms. "I'm so sorry I left you in the car for so long. Come on; let's go for a little walk."
"Emma can't that wait. It's already ten o'clock and we haven't eaten anything. Not to mention, we still have to find a hotel," Jesse said as he opened the car door.
"Jesse, Taco has been patiently waiting for us in this car for four hours. The least we can do is let him go to the bathroom before we put him back in the car," Emma stated.
"Alright Emma, just hurry up, please," Brennan said with a sigh.
Emma gave him a grateful smile before walking off with Taco.
At that, the other three got into the car and waited for her to return.
Shalimar let out a yawn and then rested her head on Brennan's shoulder.
"You are tired?" he asked as he wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her in close.
She nodded. "Yeah, the doctor said that the antibiotics that he gave me might make me drowsy and I think they are," she replied as she let out another yawn.
Just then, Emma walked up to the car with Taco and got in.
"Ok, we can go now," she declared with a smile.
"I'm truly glad you're here to tell us that, Emma," Jesse said sarcastically as he pulled the car out of the hospital parking lot.
After driving for a few minutes, the foursome spotted a fast food place and decided that they would grab something to eat there.
"Ok, what does everyone want?" Jesse asked as he pulled the car into the drive-through.
"I'll have a hamburger," Brennan replied from the back of the car.
"You can get me a salad," Emma answered with a smile. "And a small hamburger for Taco."
"I don't want anything. I'm not hungry," Shalimar said as she moved into a more comfortable position in Brennan's arms.
"Come on, Shal. You should really eat something," Brennan told her.
She shook her head. "No really, I'm not hungry. I just want to go to bed."
Jesse looked back at Brennan for his input.
Brennan merely nodded.
Turning back around, Jesse opened his window and said, "Ok, I'll have three hamburgers and one salad please."
After they drove around and got their food, they drove off to find a hotel.
TO BE CONTINUED
(A/N: I know that this chapter was extremely short and kinda lame, but I promise that the next chapter will be better! I hope you all like it so far!! PLEASE REVIEW!!!)
