Ch. 41

(A/N): Hello all, I hope you all enjoy this chapter. I'm hoping it's pretty good. I was going to do two chapters this week but I want these chapters to be longer, and want to start working on my work count per chapter. As always I do not own MK-LT.

Ch. 41

The next few days went as normal as things could bet though Naoki once again found himself sleeping in the guest bedroom for the next few days. Before Naoki left work he received a text from his wife which was weird sense she normally would call him.

Sahoko: I got a call last minute from one of the companies that work for us in Osaka. I won't be home until late Sunday night. See you Monday night for dinner at Milo's my treat.

Naoki sighed with relief after he told her what the plan was with Yuga and Ayu he decided to wait to tell her about going to Watanabe's place on Saturday. Though he did wonder to himself if he should ask her if her assistant was coming as well, but thought against it sense it wouldn't probably matter in a couple of months, maybe sooner.

He decided to wait for Kotoko to walk her home, but was surprised when he saw Dr. Nishigaki walking with Kotoko. "I'm sorry we sprang this on you so fast, but I didn't expect an answer this fast."

"Well Dr. Irie's mother does love the kids and loves to watch them, and the kids are okay with it since they will be asleep," Kotoko started to explain. "However, when I started doing nightshifts in the past my husband and I had a talk with them, and them being so smart at a young age knew they'd be asleep anyway and they still got to see me during the day."

"It seemed like you both had everything worked out," stated Dr. Nishigaki.

"Well I just didn't want my kids thinking I was a workaholic and not put everything on my husband," explained Kotoko.

"Well no matter what I can't wait to work with you," smiled Nishigaki patting the young woman's shoulder. Kotoko smiled back a little with a light blush, but lost it when they heard someone clearing their throat.

"While I know its okay to keep talking about business even after hours I think it's about time we got going," Naoki stated in a calm tone, although it had a little edge to it. "I'm also sure you don't want your kids or mother wondering where we are at."

"As much as I hate agreeing with him on things, I better get going," said Kotoko as she started to walk away.

"Then how about I walk you home?" Nishigaki offered.

"Its fine actually as I will be staying the night at my family's home," Naoki firmly stated.

Kotoko wondered what happened this time with him and Sahoko, but held her tong sense they were not alone. "Thank you for the offer none the less, maybe another time."

Nishigaki smiled at that but Naoki looked almost ticked.

"Well let's be off. Have good night, Dr. Nishigaki," said Naoki turning to the door to leave.

"To you both as well and see you both next week," winking at Kotoko as she too turned to leave.

As the older doctor watched them leave a few of the nurses along with Dr. Funatsu had come out from behind a wall.

"You shouldn't mess with them you know?" stated Ns. Kamogar.

"I agree," said Ns. Ogura.

"What are you even doing?" asked Ns. Funatsu.

"I'm trying to figure out these two, but also trying to get to know our new nurse," explained Dr. Nishigaki.

"Well don't forget one thing," said Ns. Kikyo. "She just lost her husband."

And with that all the other nurses and Dr. Funatsu walked off.

"Kotoko you sure have some good new friends to look after you."

It was silient as Naoki and Kotoko walked back to the Irie household. Naoki glanced to Kotoko who seemed comfortable in their peace, and that's what was bugging him.

"So it looks like you and Nishigaki have gotten a little close," stated Naoki ending their silence.

"Well I don't think I would say that, but he is very helpful and understanding," said Kotoko not thinking too much at what Naoki was getting at.

"How is her understanding when he asked if he asked you to work nightshift in two weeks?" Kotoko just turned to face Naoki's question.

"He wasn't the one who asked me it was the head nurse, and like I was telling him this wouldn't be my first time doing a nightshift," exclaimed Kotoko. "Besides your mom said she was okay watching the kids."

'I wonder if she would still do it if she knew there was someone trying to chase after her,' Naoki thought as they continued walking.

"Well I guess if you say so," mumbled Naoki.

"Naoki what's your problem?" questioned Kotoko also getting a little mad at the man's attitude.

"It's nothing if you think it's nothing," said Naoki as kept walking; however he almost walked into Kotoko when she jumped in front of him.

"Seriously Naoki what's the big deal, even if I was getting close with Dr. Nishigaki, it's none of your business!" Kotoko almost yelled.

"I think any man you planning on seeing is my business considering we have a child together, and also wouldn't you find it weird seeing one of your friends dating already after their spouse died only a couple of months ago?"

"First of all I'm not planning on dating anyone for a long, long time; and second…" Kotoko sighed. "You do have a point that you are the father to one of my kids."

Looking at the defeated look on her face Naoki felt bad. "I'm sorry; you're the one who is right. It was wrong of me to cast judgment."

There was now a more awkward silence between them until Kotoko broke it. "Listen Naoki the most important thing to me right now is my kids, and for you three to get to know each other."

Naoki smiled a little at that. "You three?"

"Well I can tell that my daughter also has taken some liking to you," smiled Kotoko as well. "No matter the age girls fall all over you."

At that Naoki's smile fell. "Kotoko I'm real sorry for everything, from the day you confessed to what made you leave. I regret it all."

Kotoko just kissed his cheek. "Already forgiven."