Chapter 16
Stephanie got up and opened the door. Uncle Milford was standing on the other side of it. She let him in but didn't acknowledge him.
"Sportacus the doctor told me everything. The LazyTown Police have agreed that while you recover they will do their best to step up patrols and help whenever they are needed. I have some more good news. The police picked up Robbie. He is sitting in jail with his doubles until you return to LazyTown and confront them." Mayor Meanswell said.
"That is good news. When do I get out of the hospital?" Sportacus asked.
"Dr. Feels Good says you can come home tomorrow. I'm going home and setting up Stephanie's old room for you to sleep in until you can go back to your airship. The doctor says you shouldn't climb stairs until your better so her old room will be perfect." Milford told him.
"Thank you Mayor. That's very kind of you but I don't want to impose." Sportacus said.
"Nonsense, it's the least I could do for you after you got rid of Robbie's evil doubles. I hope that me not trusting you just hasn't ruined our friendship." Mayor Meanswell said.
"No it hasn't, Mayor. I understand you had to be cautious after what the fake Sportacus did to you." Sportacus said understandingly. Turning to Stephanie, Sportacus asked, "Stephanie would you mind giving your Uncle and I a few moments alone?"
Stephanie started to object but Sportacus said, "Only a few moments, I promise." Stephanie nodded and left the room.
"Mayor, have you patched things up with Stephanie yet?" Sportacus asked.
"I've tried but when we were in the waiting room, she pushed me away and refused to talk to me. Dr. Feels Good thinks that I need to give her time but I don't know if that'll actually work. What do you think I should do?" Mayor Meanswell looked on the brink of emotionally collapsing.
"Let me talk to her. You can go back to LazyTown and hopefully when you come back I'll have convinced her to forgive you and not ruin your relationship." Sportacus offered.
"Thank you, Sportacus. I'll see you tomorrow." Mayor Meanswell said. He left the room and Stephanie came back inside.
"Stephanie, I need to talk to you." Sportacus said.
"What about?" Stephanie asked as she sat down next to him on the bed. He reached over with his right hand and put it on top of her hand. She smiled and the two talked for awhile.
Soon the two were laughing, well at least Stephanie was. Sportacus, however, was trying not to because it hurt so much.
"So do you think you can forgive your Uncle? You know if it wasn't for him we wouldn't have shared our secrets with one another." Sportacus reasoned.
"You're right. Oh Sportacus I just wish you weren't hurt. Robbie has to pay for this." Stephanie said with determination.
"Don't worry. We'll get him. Besides you heard your Uncle. I'm going to be staying at his house with you guys until I can get back up into my airship." Sportacus reassured her. Stephanie smiled at that thought. Looking over at the clock she realized how late it was.
"Sportacus you should get some sleep. Its 10:30 all ready." Stephanie told him.
"I suppose you're right. Could you help me for a second?" Sportacus asked.
"Sure. What do you need?" Stephanie asked.
"Can you reach the call button?" Sportacus asked.
"Yes, I'll give it to you." Stephanie replied. As she reached over his head, Sportacus gave her arm a quick tug and she almost fell on top of him. Quickly she steadied herself before she did and he gave her a kiss on the cheek. Stephanie was about to scold him for trying that stunt when she realized Sportacus had fallen asleep. She put her hand in his and sat in the chair. Soon she had nodded off as well.
To Be Continued…