It was a little after 10 when Kim came over.
"How are you feeling today?" She asked
"I'm good." Taylor replied
"I brought some sappy movies with me." Kim smiled
"I hate girly movies." Taylor remarked.
"I know." Kim laughed. "But you're the only one who will watch them with me."
"That's probably true, and now I'm a captive audience." Taylor laughed
Beth walked into the living room.
"Kim are you sure it's not a bother for you to stay here for the day?" She asked
"It's fine. I'm sure that you need to run errands, so I have no problems staying here." Kim said
"I feel like I'm a little kid again who needs a babysitter." Taylor said
"It's not that bad." Kim laughed
"Yeah, you're not the one in the wheelchair." Taylor sniped
"Once you get used to being in the chair and doing things, then I'll feel more comfortable leaving you alone. But until then will you please humor me?" Beth asked
"Yes mom." Taylor said
"I'll be back later. I love you honey." Beth kissed Taylor's forehead
"I love you too." Taylor replied
"Thank you Kim." Beth said as she walked out the door.
It was silent for a few moments before Taylor spoke again.
"I know it was hard for me to get used to the chair too." She said
"I'm sorry, it's just…" Kim started
"You get used to it after a while." Taylor replied
Kim nodded. "So what do you want to do?"
"Go for a run by the river." Taylor cracked
Kim laughed.
"Sorry I have to keep a sense of humor." Taylor laughed
"I didn't expect that answer." Kim replied
"So how is everyone at the firehouse?" Taylor asked
"They are all good. They ask about you all the time, give Billy a hard time. You two have become close over these last couple months haven't you?" Kim asked
"I felt safe with him in the room. It was weird at first, but as we spent more time together, even though I was stuck in bed, I felt comforted. More so than I have before." Taylor admitted
"He really likes you." Kim smiled
"I know." Taylor replied, "But he deserves to have someone that he can have fun with."
"You're still fun." Kim replied
"Yeah I'm going to Disney World- The Happiest Place on Earth- next week." Taylor cracked
"Sorry." Kim replied
"So did they replace me?" Taylor asked
"They could never replace you." Kim smiled. "They brought in this guy, Shane Davidson."
"How is he?" Taylor asked
"Hot!" Kim smiled
"Well that helps." Taylor laughed.
"He seems like a good enough guy. You'd probably like him." Kim replied
"Alright so what movies did you bring with you?" Taylor asked
"Troy and Man on Fire." Kim replied
"Isn't Brad Pitt naked in Troy?" Taylor wondered
"Yep." Kim grinned
"Alright then." Taylor said as they moved into the living room
They watched movies and ordered Chinese take out to help them pass the day.
"This doesn't seem normal." Taylor said, "The last time I sat at home and ordered take out when friends came over was when I was in college."
"You went to college?" Kim asked
"You never knew that?" Taylor asked in return
"No." Kim laughed
"It was for a year, then I decided that I wanted to join the FDNY." Taylor replied
"And you majored in?" Kim asked
"Accounting." Taylor laughed
"You can't even balance a check book!" Kim laughed hysterically
"Now you know why I only went one year." Taylor added
"Yeah, good choice on the FDNY." Kim replied
"Thanks." Taylor replied
They were still watching movies when Beth got home. She greeted them when she came through the door.
"So how was your afternoon girls?" She asked
"It was good." Kim said
Taylor was munching on popcorn. "Quiet. I'm trying to watch a movie here." She laughed
"I'm so glad to see you laughing honey." Beth said, "I thought I was never going to get to see that smile light up your face again."
"Yeah, it's good to see you in good spirits." Kim added
"Thanks now back to the movie." Taylor said as they all started laughing.
"That's the Taylor we're used to." Kim smiled as they settled back in with the movie.