Chapter 5

Rigsby pov.

Chapter 5

Rigsby pov.

The doctors wanted to keep Grace for two more days after she ruptured an artery.

I stayed by her side for those four days for most of the time.

Lisbon had told me to go home and sleep on the second day.

I protested but she told me it was an order and that my job was at stake. At that I sighed and left on for five hours.

Today was the day when Grace was being let out and I was worried about her.

She wouldn't be allowed to be in work for three days and not allowed to do anything too strenuous for two months. The doctors said that if Grace did anything too tiring, she would faint from the blood loss exhaustion.

Grace's parents were staying for two weeks to help her and support her.

That made me feel better, knowing that Grace would be taken care of while she wasn't near me.

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I watched honey red hair being pulled back into a ponytail.

Grace had changed into jeans and a blouse and was now waiting for her parents.

"I wanted to thank you again."

I turned and looked at Grace.

"You don't have to keep saying that." I muttered.

"Yes, I do. You saved my life. I owe you." She said, her voice light.

"You owe me nothing."

Grace looked down and I stepped forward and pulled her in my arms.

Surprisingly she didn't tense up but hid her face in my neck.

It felt.…. Meant to be in a way.

Grace was perfect to me, with the way she was strong and even though she had her moments, I could take care of her.

I felt her tremble and I pulled her arms length.

"What is it Grace?" I asked anxiously.

"I'm not worth your time." With that she pulled away and grabbed her bags.

"Grace……," I watched dumbfounded but I snapped back into reality.

",Grace, hey Grace!"

I followed her out of the room.

I saw red hair and followed it.

I grabbed her wrist and pulled her close to me.

I saw tears streaming down her face.

I carefully put my hand on her face and wiped away the tears.

"You are not a waste of time. Not at all." I said firmly.

"Yes I am. I am not worth anyone's time anymore." She choked out.

I understood what she meant and, it was untrue.

"You think that because of what happened to you you're not worth anyone's time? What about everyone who loves you? Huh? Are we supposed to watch you fall apart?"

I watched her shake harder from sobs and I wrapped my arms around her.

"I'm sorry. That was harsh." I whispered while rubbing her back soothingly.

She shook her head into my neck.

"I know that you parents couldn't take having you fall apart again.,"

I breathed in; I would say it eventually.

",I know I couldn't take you falling apart."

Grace looked up at me wearily and smiled.

"Thank you… for caring…..for everything."

"Hey, what did I tell you about telling me thank you?" I asked lightheartedly.

She smiled, bit her lip and leaned into me.

I continued my light caresses and heard a laugh.

I turned and saw Jane out the corner of my eye.

He had a look of nonchalance on his face but humor in his eyes.

Lisbon walked up next to him and saw Grace and I.

Her eyes averted but I saw a small smile playing at her lips also.

My eyes narrowed and I watched as Grace's parents rounded the corner.

Grace's father gave me the I-Knew-It look and his wife simply watched on with curiosity in her eyes.

I cleared my throat awkwardly and Grace looked up.

Her eyes widened and I saw light pink blush paint over her cheeks.

And she hid her face in my chest in embarrassment.

I laughed under my breath and pulled away slowly.

Grace's bags were next to her and I picked them up and shoved my way through everyone.

"My, what an embarrassing situation."

It was Jane's voice.

I rolled my eyes and kept walking.

Footsteps pattered behind me and I saw Grace and her father and mother following after me.

I found Grace's father's car; it was easy to spot with its Arizona football magnet, and placed Grace's bags near it.

I turned to look at Grace who had her father's arm wrapped around her shoulder.

"So……I'll see you in three days….."

Damn, why did things have to be so…..awkward between us?

Part of it was the watchful eyes of Grace's family and the fact that I was so in love with her.

She stepped forward and hugged me.

I stiffened; not expecting Grace to make a move even if it was so small.

My arms instinctively wrapped around her.

"See you." With that, Grace pulled away and walked around the car.

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