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Chapter 10
Mike said, "There was something that triggered this episode. He hasn't told us who yet, but he says that he wants to see you." Rob put his arm around my waist to steady me when he saw me swaying. It did shock me a little. What would have caused Doug to have an episode?
"Where is he?" I was acting confident, but I don't know if it was working out right.
"Room 427. It's right down the hall. Jess, he's kind of out of it right now, so please don't do anything to make him worse." My dad was saying with a look in his eyes. I took a closer look and saw that the look was desperate. He really thought that I would make Doug worse. Well, that's how much my father respects and knows me, I guess.
I didn't even bother to respond to that last remark. I just turned around to Rob and said, "Can you fill them in while I go talk to Doug?" I gave him a lingering kiss just as he was about to argue and said, "Thanks a bunch, see you later."
I turned and started walking when he started to argue, "Mastriani…" In response I just waved my hand at him behind my back.
I found room 427 without much trouble. I stayed outside the door for a minute just to collect myself before I knocked on his door. I consciously knocked, only because I wanted to give him some respect. But anyway, I entered the room at Doug's, "Come in."
There was something about his voice that wasn't right. I dismissed it and said, "Hey. I just wanted to see what was up. Mike said you wanted to talk to me. Oh, and to tell you that I'm leaving for a few days so no one gets hurt."
He nodded and said, "I did want to tell you something. Um, do you remember that call that I got a while ago?" (A.N.: Ha, I told you that call would be important. Sorry, I'll shut up now) He seemed uncomfortable.
It took me a minute to think back that far, but then I remembered that call that he answered a while ago. I nodded.
"Well, that person on the phone said some things…about you. I guess I kind of freaked."
Now that was a surprise. "What did the person say?"
He made a face and said, "He said something about hurting you and that you wouldn't live very much longer. He also said something about someone close to you would be hurt."
"Do you know who the person was?"
He shook his head slowly and said, "He never said his name."
There was a knock at the door so I stood up and said, "I'm coming." I turned back towards Doug when my hand was on the doorknob and said. "I'm going to be gone for a few days. I don't want you to get hurt. But as soon as it's safe I'll be back. I promise."
He looked at me with pained eyes and said, "Just be careful."
I gave him a small smile before I said, "I always am." He started laughing. At least he could still do that. I really hope my mom doesn't treat him like a piece of glass. He doesn't need that.
I walked out of the room to see everyone standing right outside the door. Rob had a pained expression on his face whereas my parents had incredulous looks on their faces. It was sort of funny in the my-parents-are-going-to-kill-me kind of way. I walked over to where Rob was standing and I put my arm around his waist, "So, what did you tell them?"
He didn't get a chance to answer because the moment he opened his mouth my mother shrieked, "Jessica Antonia Mastriani, you can't be serious about this. You can't go off with him because some guy has been threatening you."
I tried to stay calm, "Mom, this is not up for discussion. I have to go. Remember the last time I didn't leave. Mastriani's got burned to the ground." I didn't mention the statement that Doug had told me, you know, the one where the guy threatened to hurt someone close to me. They didn't need to know that.
My dad decided to be reasonable and said, "Fine, but you will call us at least once a day."
"Of course. We really have to go. I'll call you guys tomorrow." I gave them each a hug before I reached out and took Rob's hand and walked out the hospital doors.
"You know, that didn't go as bad as I thought it would." I said as we were getting closer to where Rob parked his bike.
He looked at me like I was crazy. I guess I was crazy. I don't know. But of course he just had to start laughing hysterically.
"What?" He was insane I swear it.
"You're middle name is Antonia."
"Rob, that is so not funny," I said to him. He kept on laughing. I punched him in the arm to tell him to knock it off. He didn't of course.
"Well, I guess we have nothing to do except go meet Krantz at your place," I said to him as we pulled on our helmets.
When we got to Rob's house Dr. Krantz was already inside talking to Mrs. Wilkins.
A.N.: Okay, so Doug's little problem is all done. Now there's the only thing with the guy wanting to kill Jess. Well, the more reviews I get, the faster I will update with Jess at Rob's house alone together.