Chapter 6
The next day, Nancy woke up confused with a throbbing headache. Ned was in a chair besides her holding her hand.
"Ned?" Nancy asked weakly. "Where am I?"
Ned stood up and engulfed her in a hug. "The hospital." He whispered. "You have a concussion and a broken leg from when you were hit over the head. You must have fallen down hard. How do you feel?"
Ned ran his fingers over Nancy's cheek. "I have a horrible headache and everything looks a little bit blurry. Thanks for staying here with me." Nancy responded, closing her eyes.
"No problem, Nan. I'm just glad you're okay." He said softly. "I'm going to get the doctor. Just relax, okay?"
Nancy tried to nod, but winced. "Okay." She whispered. She knew that she was in no condition to leave the hospital, let alone investigate, but she had to solve the case. She didn't want to waste any more time.
The door opened, and a doctor and Ned came walking in. "Hello Miss. Drew. How are you doing?"
Nancy repeated the same thing she had just told Ned, but added "I'm fine though, really. I think I can leave today."
The doctor chuckled "This young man was right," he said, gesturing to Ned. "He told me that you were going to try and get out of here, but I'm afraid that we're going to have to keep you at least another day."
Nancy groaned. "But I have to leave!"
The doctor looked through his charts. "I'm afraid you can't Nancy. You have a very severe concussion, and we may need to do surgery on your leg."
Nancy sighed, and reluctantly agreed. The doctor left and Ned walked up to Nancy. She sat on the side of the bed and wrapped his arms around her.
"I'm sorry about yesterday, Nancy. I shouldn't have left you, I was just frustrated. It's all my fault that-"
Nancy cut him off. "No, it's not your fault, Ned. If I was less stubborn and pigheaded, I wouldn't be in this position. I-I don't want to loose you Ned. I love you."
Ned smiled and leaned down to give her a quick kiss. "I love you too my stubborn, pigheaded detective."
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That night, Nancy went home. She was still not feeling better, but she wasn't going to let it stop her.
"I still don't know how you talked that doctor into letting you go home, Nan!" Ned exclaimed.
Nancy laughed. "It the Drew charm. It runs in the family." She teased.
Ned shook his head and grinned. "You always could talk me into doing things I didn't want to do."
"Yeah, but you have to admit you liked being a detective." Nancy replied playfully.
"Yeah, but that was only because I got to spend time with you." Ned said sweetly.
Nancy blushed. "You are so corny, Nickerson."
"So what?" Ned teased. "You know you love it!"
Nancy stopped and wrapped the arm that wasn't in a cast around Ned's neck. "Now that you're right about." She murmured, leaning up to meet Ned's lips in a kiss.
The pair stood there for a few moments, kissing each other with passion and love. Finally, they broke apart.
"Wow." Nancy said breathlessly. "I haven't had a kiss like that since we broke up."
Ned rested his forehead on hers. "I know. Man, I missed you Drew."
"I missed you too, Nickerson. Do you know how many dates I turned down because all I wanted was to be with you?" Nancy replied gazing into Ned's eyes.
Ned leaned down to kiss her again. "I love you so much Nan."
"I love you too, Ned." She whispered, tears filling up her eyes. "I don't ever want to be without you again."
"You won't have to be, Nancy," He whispered, "Because I plan on being around for a long time."
Nancy smiled. This was the fairy-tale ending she as looking for. Now all she had to do was find the person stealing the money from the weddings.
Author Note: Again, I'm sorry it's short! I thought it fit into the story and said what needed to be said. Please review! I really appreciate them!! : )