Robyn awoke slowly that morning. She was aware of other people in the room and as consciousness returned to her she opened her eyes. Smiling weakly she noticed her father, Sportacus and Kit fast asleep in the chairs they'd been sitting in all night. They looked very peaceful in their repose and Robyn didn't feel like disturbing them. She needed the bathroom but didn't know if she was allowed up. A nurse had to come by at some point and she'd ask then.
Doctor Cole opened the door quietly and smiled with amusement at the sight before him. Looking up Robyn he rolled his eyes and she returned his smile. Some guards they'd turned out to be. Carefully he stepped around the three occupied chairs and went over to Robyn.
"How are you feeling this morning? You had a rough night by all accounts." Doctor Cole whispered doing some customary checks on Robyn.
"Better than I was last night. I had the most terrible nightmare. There's nothing I can remember after that. How's Kit?"
Doctor Cole looked over at Kit and the younger man looked much better than he had done earlier, "he's fine. The scalpel didn't do any serious damage. It missed all of his nerves and veins and such. He was lucky. Chasing the stranger he managed to knock himself out but he was up on his feet within an hour of it. Do you think you can tell me about this nightmare? It will help."
"I'll tell you but I need to use a toilet first. Am I alright to get up?"
"You should be. Wait here for a few minutes and I'll get a nurse to accompany you. She can wait outside while you're busy."
Robyn was about to thank for the doctor for his help but he left before she could. 'He is a strange little man,' she thought to herself. The cardinal's hat was still firmly attached to his head and every time she saw it, it made Robyn want to giggle.
A nurse entered the room and smirked when she saw the three sleeping men. She too stepped carefully around them and helped Robyn off of the bed. Robyn had been sleeping on her side for most of the night due to her back and she was a little stiff. The walk to the bathroom did a world of good and woke Robyn up much more. It seemed as if the previous night had been a dream but the bandage on Kit's arm told her it wasn't.
As if sensing Robyn's absence from the room Kit woke up. Looking to the bed he saw that she was no longer there and he felt worried. Had something happened while he'd been asleep? Had the stranger attacked again? Was Robyn ok?
Kit's thoughts were banished from his mind when a familiar pair of arms wrapped themselves round his neck and an all too familiar pair of lips kissed his cheek. Shifting himself he turned round and looked up at Robyn. She looked better than she had the night before but was still pale. He took one of her hands in his and squeezed it.
Leaning over Robyn kissed Kit on the lips. She'd feared for him when the stranger attacked him and he gave chase. When Kit hadn't returned she'd feared the worst. It had been Sportacus that found him at the bottom of the stairs. Until she'd been told by Doctor Cole she'd had no idea about what had happened since Kit had been found. She was glad to see him alive and well.
Looking at Robbie and Sportacus Kit smiled mischievously, "should we wake up the sleeping beauties?"
"I think we can leave them. I really fancy going outside to get some fresh air, I hate being locked up in hospitals all the time."
"I'm sure if we ask we can take a stroll outside in the gardens. Might even be lucky enough to miss breakfast."
Robyn and Kit both shuddered when they remembered the hospital's idea of food. Going out seemed like an extremely good idea and if Robyn was up for it then it would be good for them to walk around for a little while. It was more than likely that the security guard would follow just in case someone decided to make another appearance. Kit left the room to go in search of the doctor and retuned in a matter of minutes to say they had quarter of an hour.
The morning air was fresh with the scent of flowers. Until the sun warmed up the day it was still slightly chilly and Kit gave Robyn his jacket. A security guard followed them as had been suspected and monitored the movements of other people in the grounds. Kit was also looking around. He was also painfully aware that Robyn's outward calm wasn't anything like she was feeling inside. Her eyes gave away the fear she was feeling. It was as if she knew who had attacked her but wouldn't say for fear of hurting someone.
Noticing the time on his watch the security guard called to the two lovers and told them that their time was almost up. Sighing Kit and Robyn turned back to walk the way they had come. Surveying the area quickly the security guard let the two walk past him before following them. From this position he could see anything that was coming and act quicker. Being in the police force had done him a great service as he watched, listened and took careful note of everything that happened around him. He'd been especially chosen to protect Robyn because of his skills. The stranger wouldn't get anywhere near her while she was being watched by him.
Kit had to suppress a chuckle when he saw that Robbie and Sportacus were still sleeping. They obviously hadn't been missed while they'd been in the gardens and Robyn agreed it was time to wake them. Robyn walked over to Robbie and gave him a kiss on the cheek. The kiss made Robbie stir and he woke up. He smiled when he saw Robyn, the colour had returned to her cheeks after her walk. It pleased him to see that she looked better and her nightmare hadn't affected her too badly. Looking over to Sportacus he could see Kit standing next to him.
Thinking of a way to cheer Robyn up a bit and make their problems seem a little less bleak Kit smiled the smile he would usually have on his face when he was about to do something. Holding back laughter and trying to quell his disarming little boy smile kit kissed Sportacus on the cheek. His audience obviously enjoyed this and they were obviously holding in laughter as well. Sportacus stirred from the kiss but didn't wake up. A little surprised Kit moved in for the kill and the action which would most likely get him punched.
He kissed Sportacus on the lips.
This time Sportacus responded and kissed back obviously not knowing who it was he was kissing. Suddenly Sportacus opened his eyes and they widened when he saw Kit standing in front of him. Getting up quickly Sportacus ran from the room rubbing his mouth. His face was turning a tomato red and he kept repeating, 'yuck.'
Sportacus' reaction was too much for Kit and he rolled on the floor laughing. He bumped into Robbie who was also on the floor and when they looked at each other they laughed even harder. Robyn hadn't expected Kit to go as far as that and didn't know whether to laugh or go and find Sportacus. Choosing the best option she left the two men to their hysterical laughter and went looking for her uncle. It didn't take long to find him; he was standing in the corridor.
"Are you ok?" Robyn asked placing a hand lightly on Sportacus' shoulder.
Turning to look at Robyn Sportacus smiled, "I'm fine. He really got me that time. I'll get over it. Robbie needed something to take his mind off of things so I can let it slide."
Once they'd done laughing Kit and Robbie went to find Sportacus and Robyn. Doctor Cole had heard them laughing and had told them that Robyn was free to go as was Kit. Finding the two people they were looking for they told them the good news and that a taxi was waiting for them. Climbing down the stairs to the main entrance it pulled Sportacus aside for a minute.
"I just wanted to say sorry for what I did earlier. I got carried away." Kit said with complete sincerity and then smiling he said, "You're a good kisser by the way."
Before Sportacus could grab him Kit hid himself behind Robyn who had already made it all the way down the stairs. Rolling his eyes Sportacus pointed threateningly at Kit telling him that he'd get him some day.
Robyn felt apprehensive about returning home but didn't show it. There was something or someone waiting for them there she knew it. Only time would tell what would happen next.