Chapter 12
Abbey's post-anesthesia fog was slowly lifting. Her medical training registered the fact that she had a nasal oxygen cannula on, an IV in her left arm and some kind of weight or pressure on her leg.
'That's right. A broken leg.' Abbey's mind cleared enough to realize that it was dark in the room, with just a night light showing.
But there was somebody else in the room. Her eyes finally focused on the person's features.
"Jed?"
The person jumped up from the chair. "Yes, Abbey?"
Their hands reached for each other. Touch was critical for their emotional well-being.
Her reserve finally cracked. All the previous fears and emotions welled up all at once. Tears filled her eyes. "Jed, you're okay. I didn't know. I was so upset. Zoey? Where's Zoey?"
"She's fine. She has gone to Blair House to get some sleep. She waited for you while you were in surgery and stayed until I could get here. Between the surgery and the recovery, it's been almost six hours. I'm so glad you're okay."
He leaned down and gave her a very brief kiss. "You need anything?"
"Yes, I need you." She squeezed his hand tightly as the tears rolled down her cheeks.
He leaned down again, this time for a much longer kiss and verification that they were finally together and would be for some time to come.
"Well, you have me. As long as you want me."
"I want you forever."
THE END