Chapter 11

November 27, 2006 at 7:00 pm

Sportacus awoke in a fog. The room he was in wasn't familiar but the face above his was. The above-average hero tried to speak but the person wouldn't allow him to.

"There's no need to talk I'm here." Stephanie told her husband. She wanted to hold his hand but the doctor had advised against it. It was quite obvious that Sportacus was in a lot of pain. The morphine had been working overtime to help the above-average hero cope.

Stephanie smiled and felt a little better that he was awake. Joshua was with Amanda and Robbie out in the waiting room.

"You gave us quite a scare. Pixel still won't tell me what you were doing. He says that you should explain it to me; when you're better of course." Stephanie told him. She could see that her husband's skin was a funny color. Parts of him were singed. The doctors had had to peel pieces of clothing off the burns and put ointment on them. The rest seemed to be taking on a purplish tint. Dr. Rottenstein explained that Sportacus had deep muscle contusions and that he was at a loss for what had happened.

Amanda and Robbie were keeping Joshua busy with some toys in the waiting room. The baby seemed incredibly happy despite the circumstances.

"You know I don't ever think I've seen Joshua frown. I mean sure he cries like every normal baby but he never frowns of even makes a face. He's just happy most of the time." Amanda commented.

"Why do you think they took him to the doctor's? He actually cried for like three days straight. The little guy is quite amazing but I don't know if I'd ever want one." Robbie said.

"You know when I was younger, I used to say that. No way, no how, but after spending some time with my baby cousin and Joshua, I'm beginning to think having one of my own wouldn't be so bad." Amanda smiled as she picked Joshua up off the floor. He had tried to put one of the toys in his mouth.

Robbie looked at her. They had slowly getting back what they had lost over the summer and had been opening up more. He could still feel something getting in the way but what that was he couldn't figure it out. He was about to say something when Stephanie came out.

"How is he?" Amanda asked.

"Well he's sleeping again. Dr. Rottenstein has him on a lot of medication. He's in a lot of pain." Stephanie said biting her lip. Amanda handed Joshua to Robbie and gave her friend a hug.

"He'll be ok. Just have to give him some time." She tried to reassure her friend. Suddenly, Stephanie started laughing. Confused, Amanda looked around what she saw made her laugh too.

Joshua had taken hold of Robbie's hair and was trying to pull on it, like he did his father's. Robbie was fast enough to grab the little guy's hand before he did that. So since he couldn't pull something, Joshua started poking Robbie. Well not knowing what else to do, Robbie poked back. Now the two were going at it poking each other. Stephanie took control of the situation.

"Joshua!" She raised her voice. The baby stopped.

"Robbie!" Amanda said. Her boyfriend's sheepish look told them everything. Taking Joshua, Stephanie said,

"You can play with Robbie later. Right now Bessie is going to take you to her house." Then she put him into his carrier. Bessie would be there shortly. She had promised that she and Milford would take care of Joshua until Sportacus could come home from the hospital."Who said you wouldn't be good with kids?" Amanda said as she kissed Robbie on the cheek. The ex-villain turned red and smiled. Trixie interrupted their conversation.

"Hi guys. I believe its Stingy's and my turn to stay with Stephanie." She said.

"You guys don't have to do this. I'll be ok by myself." The girl protested.

"No chance of that, Pinkie. Friends forever remember? Besides I'm sure that Amanda and Robbie would like a break." Trixie pointed out. Bessie walked up behind them.

"Is Joshua ready?" She asked.

"Oh yes. Here he is." Amanda said lifting the carrier and handing it to Bessie.

"You guys don't have to do all this." Stephanie said.

"Nonsense. Its our privilege and our pleasure." Bessie smiled.

"Well ok. I'm going to go sit with my husband. Thanks everyone." Stephanie said. Everyone said their goodbyes and went their separate ways.

To Be Continued…