Saturday Night – Chapter 3

Hey everyone! Sorry you had to wait so long for an update. School is insane this semester! But anyway, here is another chapter. I hope you enjoy! And thanks so much for your reviews and for reading this story :D

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The apartment was peacefully still as DD made her way through the living room at 3:00 in the morning. The carpet felt extra soft beneath her bare toes, and Cassie and Shane's deep breathing accentuated the quiet atmosphere.

DD tiptoed over to the couch Cassie was sleeping on. She hated to wake her up. They both looked so peaceful.

"Cassie," DD leaned over her friend and shook her shoulder. "Cassie, wake up. It's your turn to watch Mr. Cross."

"Hmm? Oh hey, DDs," she rubbed at her face blearily. "How's he doin'?"

"Really good. I changed his bandages and gave him his next dose of pills."

"Was he awake?"

"Not really. He was pretty groggy. Just awake enough to swallow."

"All right." Cassie got up from the couch and went to the bedroom. First she checked on Mr. Cross; then she claimed the same chair DD had been on. She flipped mindlessly through the book DD had left, not really interested in the subject.

"Cassie?"

So much for him not being awake.

Cassie looked up to see Quentin's bleary gaze on her. She got up from her chair and sat on the edge of the bed.

"Hey," she whispered. "How are you doing? DD said you were asleep."

"Mmmhmm."

Cassie giggled. "Well, something tells me you're not far from it."

She took his hand in hers and rubbed it until she decided he was asleep. She stood up to return to her chair.

"Cassie?" Guess she'd decided wrong.

"Yeah?" she leaned back over him.

"I'm really glad you're here."

Cassie smiled as she ran a hand through his hair. "I'm glad I'm here too," she whispered.

Quentin nodded and closed his eyes, a slight smile on his face. This time Cassie was sure he was asleep.

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DD groaned. No this so wasn't happening!

Ring. Ring. Ring.

Oh but it was.

It was the doorbell.

"Coming!" she called as she stumbled off her couch and over to the door.

"Whoever it is, I want at them after you!" Shane called out from her pillow. "What time is it anyway?"

"7:00."

DD looked through the peephole, then hurried to open the door.

"I just heard about Mr. Cross this morning. Is he okay?" Duncan hurried in, bags from one of the local coffee shops filling his arms.

"He's doing okay," DD followed him into the kitchen. "We've been staying up with him all night."

"Well, you and Cassie have," Shane joined them. "Cassie was supposed to wake me up two hours ago."

"Sorry Shane," Cassie spoke from the bedroom doorway. "I fell asleep."

"Hey, I wasn't complaining. 5:00 and I do not get along very well."

"Duncan, it was so sweet of you to bring all this food," DD said as she pulled some donuts out of one bag and fresh, hot coffee out of another.

Duncan blushed and grinned. "Oh well, it was nothing."

Cassie and Shane exchanged knowing glances over their coffee cups.

"Hey, how about I see if Mr. Cross is awake enough to eat any of this. He must be pretty hungry by now," Shane suggested, searching the cupboards for a tray.

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"Shane," Quentin noted as she entered the room. He was slightly propped up against the headboard, his hair sticking up on all ends, and his eyes still bleary from the medication.

Shane grinned. "Well good morning to you too. You're looking a lot better today. Duncan brought us some breakfast. Do you think you can eat any of it?"

"Are there donuts?" he questioned in all sincerity.

Shane plopped down on the bed beside him. "With sprinkles!" Oh yes, she decided. This was perfect. He was doped up and somewhat alert.

"So, Mr. Cross," she handed him a donut from the tray. "I've been meaning to ask you some questions."

"You have?" he spoke around his mouthful of donut, some stray icing on his chin.

"I sure have. DD says you don't eat the cherry on your sundaes," she said with utmost concern.

"The red dye makes me queasy."

"And the rings in the safe?"

"They're for Cassie."

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Hehehe! Bet you didn't think I was going to drop that in, did you?

Hope you enjoyed! Another chapter should be coming your way shortly as well as a new story.

Lots of love!

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