Chapter 25
It had taken Jed three long hours to make his way back from the Emergency Room, his arm in a sling to minimize the motion of his arm. Even then, Abbey wouldn't believe he would be fine until the doctor himself had made a visit to reassure the First Lady and Dr. Bartlet that there was no serious damage.
Two days later, everybody had been discharged from the hospital and was resting in the Residence. Leo had made the area off limits to everybody, including himself, while the First Couple regained some of their equilibrium.
"Jed, are you sure you're okay?"
Jed grimaced as he moved his left arm. "Yeah, Abbey. Now quit worrying. The doc said it was fine. And I have my pain pills if I need them."
"Do you want one now?"
"No. But I do want you to come over here and sit beside me. I have something for you."
She sat beside him on the sofa, just glad that he was there by her side. She knew Jed felt the same way about her. He had reminded her of that about every hour until she had finally told him to shut up. But she did enjoy hearing him say those things.
Abbey couldn't figure out what it could be. Jed reached for her left hand and brought it up between them. "Here, Abbey. I think you need these back." He took a small box with his good hand and handed it to her. "You'll have to open it."
Opening the box, she gazed upon her missing wedding set. She took them from the box and handed them to Jed. "I only want you to place them back on my finger."
Jed smiled. Their love was still as strong as ever. Even though he struggled with his left hand, eventually the rings were slid back into their rightful place.
"I love you, Abigail."
"I love you too, Jed. And I make you one promise."
"Yes?"
"They'll never leave my fingers again."
Both laughed and then leaned forward for a deep and wet kiss.
Sealing their love completely would have to wait for healing and energy.
But for now, this was enough.
THE END