Chapter 10 – Finally Over
Once the CTU tactical team arrived Tony and Michelle were finally able to relax. "Michelle you should get checked out"
"No, I'll be fine. Right now all I wanna do is go home and go to bed" she said with a smile
"Sure?" he asked
"Positive. I am so tired I could fall asleep right here" they stood up and started to walk towards the car. Tony noticed Michelle limping. She was hurt and he knew it, but when she's tired she stubborn and he knows that too so he decides not to push it. They get in the car.
"It's starting to rain, and thunder" Tony said
"Thunder and rain put me to sleep" Michelle said while yawning
"Go ahead and rest sweetie" Tony suggested
"K" she agreed.
When they pulled into the driveway Tony looked over at Michelle. She was fast asleep. He didn't want to disturb her so he went around the car unbuckled her and gently lifted her out of her side. Once she was in his arms she relaxed into his chest. He quietly shut the car door and walked up to the house. He unlocked the door with her keys; it was still raining hard so this was difficult. Once he opened the door he heard voices.
"Tony" he heard Debbie call.
"Yeah it's us" Tony whispered
Debbie appeared and looked shocked when she saw him. He was soaking wet and carrying Michelle in his arms. Just then Michelle's father walked around they corner. "Oh my god" he said looking at her.
"She has a few bruises and scratches. I need to clean her up" he explained squeezing past them.
He took her upstairs and laid her on the bed, which woke her up. "Tony?"
"Yeah baby, we're home. Wanna get cleaned up?" he asked sofltly.
She nodded her head so he went and got her some sweats that she changed into and then she laid back on the bed. Tony got the first aid kit and started to clean up her bruises as her father walked into the bedroom. "Oh hey daddy" Michelle said surprised then realization stuck her "Oh my gosh I forgot about the dinner I am so sorry, how long have you been wait…." She started
Tony interrupted her "Michelle relax and sit back I have to clean this"
"Sorry" she said relaxing against the pillow.
"It's ok honey, we'll do it tomorrow if you feel up to it."
"All finished" Tony said. He took all the stuff and headed toward the kitchen to put the kit away. Once he was gone Michelle started to talk again.
"By the way I don't know if you were properly introduced but that's Tony."
"We haven't had time to really talk, but he seems nice, and he must care about you" her dad said
"I know he does" she said with a smile.
Just then Tony walked back in. "Ok. Hi Mr. Dessler my name is Tony" he said outstretching his hand.
"Hello Tony. You can call me Keith"
"Ok"
"Well I am gonna go get some rest it's been a long night. Michelle do you mind if I stay here?" she looked at Tony and by the look in his eyes she could tell he was ok with it.
"Sure" she said. Her dad gave her a kiss and left.
Just then Debbie walked in "How you feeling Michelle?"
"Ok"
"Alright well Jill is asleep in the guest room so I am gonna take her home now, but we'll stop by tomorrow" she said
"Ok see you then" Michelle said
"Bye" Debbie waved
Tony walked over and sat on the bed next to Michelle. "Ready to go to bed?"
"Definitely." She said so he turned off the light and climbed into bed with her "Hey Tony thanks for being there for me today. You saved my life, and I can't thank you enough."
"My pleasure." He said with a smile. "I'll always be there for you Chelle. Always."