27 episode
Dotty, the boys and Joe arrived at the hospital the next morning hoping to be able to see Amanda, Joe had slept at home with his sons and tried to inquire with them about the work of Amanda and Lee, but they didn't know much , only the strange working hours, the sudden phone calls and the small trips they made together, suspected that there was much more to them than a professional relationship, especially after Lee's reaction to the hospital.
He would talk to Amanda as soon as possible, he didn't like them being so close, it wasn't good for his boys, too dangerous, he wouldn't let Lee Stetson reckless federal agent get into their lives he was definitely against, and then maybe she could still have a small chance with Amanda, she was different from how she had left her, she was much more confident, self-confident and modern, charming and even more beautiful, something in her had changed, there was a particular light in her eyes and this intrigued him and attracted him at the same time, at that moment he decided he would try to win her back, and Stetson would have done better to stay in his place, that is far from his family.
Lee, after drinking a good coffee with cream and no sugar, he quickly refreshed himself and felt better he was ready to manage Amanda's family and above all he was ready to keep Joe King under control, he didn't like having him around, he suspected that the he wanted back, his intuition told him to stay alert, Amanda was his and even if they hadn't managed to stay together yet, they loved each other and they belonged, he would have fought for their love and Joe King would have done better to stay at his place, that is far from her.
Amanda woke up hearing the nurse and the doctor talk about her, Lee wasn't there, they probably made him leave the room to visit her, "Amanda," the doctor said, "how are you feeling this morning?", "I feel a little 'better doctor, but I'm still weak and I get tired easily "," you had some bad times Amanda, you lost a lot of blood and during the operation to stop the bleeding caused by the bullet, we risked losing you, but you fought and not you surrendered, your body has weakened a lot, now you need rest, healthy food, rehabilitation therapy and the love of your family ", he winked and smiled at her,
"And I also think of a certain agent who hasn't left you a moment, since you arrived."
Amanda felt herself blushing, Lee! He had been with her all night, he was moved, how sweet and tender he was, he never expected to see this romantic side of the scarecrow, for heaven's sake, how much he loved it !.
They heard the commotion outside the door, was surprised to hear Joe's voice, what the hell was he doing here? , But with joy you also hear his boys and Dotty.
It seemed there was an argument going on between Lee and Joe, "Doctor, please, can I get permission to see my children and know what's going on?" Said Amanda, breathing in, Dr. Kelford and the nurse went out to see what it was It was the commotion that was heard.
"Joe, stop it! Amanda is free to decide the job she wants to do, it's your ex-wife, remember, you have no right to her clear decisions !?," Stetson! You mustn't intrude, she's the mother of my children and will it always be understood !? "
Damn he thought the doctor, two Gauls in a chicken coop and a single beautiful hen, there will be fun, especially with the scarecrow, you could see a mile away that he was furious, in different circumstances, Mr. King would have made a very bad end, probably would be become his patient.
Using his authority, the doctor intervened, "please tone down !! What the hell are we in a hospital !!!, finish it now, or you will make Amanda agitate, and now everyone is sitting, the boys will come in first, I was clear?" , Lee and Joe sat down grimly, the boys were excited and happy to see their mom finally !.
They entered slowly, Amanda opened her arms and gave him a huge smile, "come to me!", The boys rushed into a big hug, made of kisses and love of mother, "Jamie, Philip you did good? How are you? " , "Mama," said Jamie with his voice full of emotion and with tears in his eyes, "when you come home?", Philip also intervened, "Mom we miss you so much", "Oh guys, I missed you so much, I hope to come home early, but I have to rest and heal a little more, I love you so much! ", the boys tightened even more to Amanda and she kissed them one by one on the head with all the love she could.
Dotty came in, "boys can I talk to your mother?", "Sure grandma, but we'll be back soon mom is it okay, Amanda nodded her head, and boys left the room," honey "said Dotty very worried," how are you ? Yesterday that terrible doctor didn't let us in, the boys wanted to see you but they couldn't and then Joe arrived and started arguing with Lee and then he came home to be with Jamie and Philip and then ... . "" Mom please slow down, how did Joe and Lee argue? What happened? ", Dotty sat down next to Amanda," Joe came to sleep at home, he asked a lot of questions about your work and Mr. Stetson, and now when he saw him in the hallway, they started arguing, Joe doesn't like you working so hard, and that he often leaves the kids to travel, Lee replied that you're a free and brave woman and you never have neglected the boys, and then the doctor came out and told everyone to calm down ".
Amanda was furious, how did those two allow themselves to judge her? There he would settle down as soon as possible, especially Joe, damn, he was gone leaving her alone with two small children and now he came here to complain about her, "Mom, how long is Joe?", "I don't know darling, he's been here for some time day for affairs concerning the organization you work for, Amanda how are you ?, "I'm a little tired mom, I'm sorry, the doctor said I'll have to stay in the hospital a few more days, then I'll have to do some rehabilitation sessions" , "okay sweetheart", Dotty kissed Amanda, "I love you darling", "I love you too mom and thank you for everything you do for me and the kids".
While Dotty went out, Joe came in, approached a little hesitantly to Amanda, "hi, how are you?" , "Pretty well thank you," Amanda said flatly, "Joe, why are you here?, I mean, when did you come back?", "I came back about a week ago, but I had a lot of business to do, then I went through from home and I knew you were hurt, and I came here. "
It hadn't changed, Amanda thought bitterly, first her work and then her children, she noticed that Joe was very nervous and didn't understand why, but she didn't care, when they divorced they had established rules and had to be respected, "I thank you for taking care of the boys, "he said, smiling," how long will you stay this time? ", Joe looked at her, although he was hurt, he was so sure of himself, his eyes shone, pretty beautiful," Amanda I'm not sure, but I think two weeks, then I have to go back to Africa, but if you want until you get better, I will help Dotty with the boys, what do you think? We could be together at home with them, like a real family, "Amanda widening her eyes in surprise, he replied: "I would be happy to have you at home with the boys," Joe's face lit up, "but we can never go back to being a real family, you made your choice years ago and now I've done mine, you'll always be welcome, but ir agazzi now have their habits that must not be changed and I ... ", Joe took her hand, Amanda I wish you ...", No! He almost screamed, no, I'm sorry, Joe, but we'll get along for our children and that's it, now I have a different life, full of interests and a job that I like ", seeing Joe open his mouth to answer, he stopped him again, "and you have no right to tell me what to do and who to hang out with, I am your ex-wife and I am the master of my life and my decisions! Did we understand each other? "Very disappointed, he nodded his head, his hopes shattered in an instant, no it wasn't his Amanda anymore, the woman in front of him was another, strong tenacious, brilliant passionate and he wasn't more his.