This chapter takes place the morning after, so Christmas Day. If I do decide to post another chapter, the story timeframe will be a few months after this one.
Kayle woke up, the presence of sun made her blink a few times, she then brushed some hair out of her eyes, and turned to her side – a blurry silhouette of someone in bed next to her. She racked her brain about how she could have ended up in the situation. Did I pick up some drunken chick at a bar? Did I get drunk at a bar and some chick picked me up? The memory finally hit her and she blinked her eyes a few more times, a naked Maggie coming into focus. Maggie let me stay at her place last night. We had sex. On Christmas Eve. In her parents' house. Shit.
Kayle then realized that she was naked as well, she slipped out of bed and found her pajamas from the night before. She slipped them on, cleaned herself up a bit, threw on some slippers, and slipped out of the room. She didn't know exactly what she planned to do, but she was spotted by Maggie's brother who was sitting next to the Christmas Tree staring at his presents.
"You're up early Jimmy." Kayle said, taking a seat next to Maggie's brother on the floor.
"I couldn't sleep, I want to open my presents." Jimmy replied.
Kayle smiled at him. "I'm sure that Maggie and your parents want to open their presents with you." She got up from the floor, then extended a hand to Jimmy and helped him up from his sitting place. "Hey, how about you and I make some breakfast for everyone, and when it's done they will be up and ready to open presents with you."
"That sounds good. Can we make pancakes? I made them once with my Mom." Jimmy answered, a smile on his face.
Kayle nodded. "We can make pancakes, you'll just have to help me find where you keep all the ingredients and cooking stuff, okay?"
"Okay."
Fifteen minutes later, Kayle and Jimmy were pouring the last of the pancake batter onto the long skillet when they were caught in the act by Maggie, who – now clothed – made her presence known by clearing her throat. Kayle and Jimmy looked up from pouring the batter to see Maggie leaning against the wall.
"Maggie, me and Kayle are making breakfast for everybody so we can open presents quicker!" Jimmy informed, causing Maggie to smile.
"Jimmy, do you mind if I talk to her in the other room for a second?" Maggie asked. "You can make the toast until we get back."
"Okay. I'll make sure the pancakes don't burn too." Jimmy answered, dropping the batter ladle into the bowl and reaching into the bread drawer.
Kayle then joined Maggie in the living room, which was the next room over and still had a decent vantage point so they could watch Jimmy in the kitchen.
"Last night." Maggie started, sitting down on the couch, patting the spot next to her – which Kayle took.
"Yeah." Kayle replied.
"What's it mean? You're my boss now. If this got out at work…"
"Not to mention your parents, you know, if they heard us. I don't think your brother heard anything."
Maggie gave Kayle a friendly shove. "I'm serious. My family isn't the one we need to worry about. Malik's the only one who knows that we knew each other before you arrived at County. We could be in serious trouble with the ethics committee."
Kayle glanced over into the kitchen to check on Jimmy, and then she looked back at Maggie, locking eye contact. "Our relationship is none of their business. If they find out, and want to take action with the ethics committee, then I'll take care of it. I'm here for you." She placed a hand on Maggie's shoulder. "I love you."
Maggie simply pulled Kayle into a grateful hug. "Best Christmas present ever."
"Come on you guys, stop hugging and help me with the bacon!" Jimmy called, peering through the cutout above the breakfast nook.
The two doctors broke apart and smiled before getting up and going back into the kitchen to help with breakfast.