Chapter 5

Miranda stirred when Sarah did her 4 am check-up. "Are you okay?" Sarah whispered and Miranda nodded. She wasn't feeling drowsy anymore. "That's good. I will be back at 6 am unless you need me before then. Sleep well." Miranda smiled and Sarah left.

Andy was asleep, her head lying next to their joined hands. Miranda took her hand out of the grasp of the younger woman and stroked her hair very lightly. She was very happy Andy was there but also scared.

What did it mean? Could Andrea feel the same? She wanted to find out but she didn't want to lose her if she didn't, for whatever reason, feel the same. She felt like a teenager; stupid and insecure. For now, she decided to spend as much time as possible with the younger woman. She wanted to get to know her better, realising she really didn't know a lot about her assistant. But she knew Andrea must care about her if she stayed, right? Or maybe she was just scared because she was her boss. She chuckled at that thought.

Andy woke up and didn't quite know at first where she was until she felt a hand caressing her hair. "Are you okay, Miranda?" She wanted to lift her head and look at the older woman but loved the feeling of Miranda's fingers running through her hair.

"No, stay and go back to sleep. I am fine. Thank you, Andrea." Miranda spoke softly.

"Of course, Miranda," Andy said.

"No, I really mean it. Thank you for being here for me. I am glad I am not alone because this...is...it scared me, a lot." Miranda's voice cracked and silent tears fell down her cheeks as the whole situation hit her.

Hearing Miranda's voice crack, Andy's head shot up and she looked at her. She was shocked to see the editor's tears.

"Shh, Miranda. I am so sorry. You're okay and I am here." Andy bent over and took the editor into her arms.

Miranda responded immediately and wrapped her hands around Andy's waist.

"Don't worry...Shh..." Andy cooed.

Miranda started to relax and calm down after a couple of minutes and Andy pulled back.

"I would have hugged you longer but leaning over is not very comfortable and I don't want to crush you," Andy admitted.

"Well, we will have to reschedule that then," Miranda said sniffling and squeezing Andy's hand. "Why are you doing this, Andrea?" Miranda suddenly asked.

"Because I had to, I care about you very much," Andy admitted, smiling sweetly at her.

"You never cease to amaze me Andrea, and I care about you too. It's all quite confusing for me but I am very glad you are here and I would like to get to know you better if that's alright with you? I mean, we have worked together for over a year and I don't really know a thing about you." Miranda said hesitantly.

"I'm glad, I would like to get to know you too and be there for you in whatever capacity you need. Why don't you close your eyes and get some more rest and tomorrow I will tell you all you want to know about me?" Andy offered.

"Okay, but I' m really coming back to this postponed appointment." Miranda said, winking at her.

Andy blushed and covered herself with the blanket. "You are impossible Miranda, sleep well." She chuckled. Closing her eyes, she felt herself drift. "Your lips are very soft," Andy whispered almost asleep and day-dreaming about the previous accidental kiss with Miranda.

Miranda was still awake and blushed as her memories returned and she remembered her words and the kiss.

Andy, not realising she'd said anything out loud was stunned when she caught Miranda's response. "So are yours."

Andy's eyes shot open and she stared into crystal blue ones. "Oh sorry, I didn't mean too, I mean, I did but..."

"Shh, darling. C'mere," Miranda muttered.

Andy thought she must be dreaming, she leant in and knew what was about to happen. She hovered over Miranda's lips and licked her own lips.

Suddenly she crashed down on the floor and woke up. Uugh it was a dream. Fuck! And what a good one it was. She felt the dampness between her legs and groaned.

Miranda woke up from the loud noise. Glancing to the clock, she saw it was 6.30 am.

Andy closed her eyes and sighed. "Sorry Miranda, I didn't mean to wake you. How are you feeling?"

"Are you alright Andrea?" Miranda asked. "I am much better, actually, but I feel exhausted."

"Yeah, I am fine. Thank you." Andy concentrated on what Miranda has said. "Good, I am glad you are feeling a little better." She got up and sat back down, rubbing her face with her hands. "I think I need to leave, Miranda." Miranda looked up at her. Andy saw her confusion and continued quickly. "Only to take a shower and get something to eat. I will be back in an hour or so, okay?"

Miranda visibly relaxed. "Oh, yes. Um, that's fine. Did you bring my cell phone?"

"Yes, I charged it for you. Here you go, say hi to the girls from me." Andy said and smiled.

"How did you know?" Miranda asked, surprised once again at how well Andy seemed to read her.

"Miranda, you're a mom and you didn't get to talk to them yesterday. They will be relieved to hear from you before they go to school. Okay, I will give you your privacy and go take a shower real quick and be back in a little while." Andy gathered her things and kissed Miranda's cheek to her surprise.

Miranda blushed and smiled at her." See you soon." She whispered hopefully.

Andy left, told the nurses that Miranda was awake and that they would have a great day if she could get something to eat. Andy asked if Miranda could have decaf and they agreed. She would get some for her on her way back.

Back at the room, Miranda called Greg. "Hello, Greg..."

There was silence on the other line for a second. "Oh God, it's so good to hear from you, to hear your voice, how are you, honey?" Greg asked.

"Much better, thank you. How did you manage yesterday with the girls? I know you're not good in these type of situations." Miranda asked.

"I know, sorry Mir, but your assistant was amazing, she took over like a pro, she is quite something. She did so well with the girls. And she seems to care about you. I mean, a lot." Greg stated.

"Mm, I'm glad she was there for you and the girls. Are they awake yet? I need to hear their voices." Miranda requested.

"Yes, sure, I will get them for you. Do you need anything when we come by later today?" Greg asked.

"Just my girls," Miranda told him.

"Okay, I love you Mir, see you later today." Greg smiled.

"I love you too, Greg." Miranda heard Greg yelling for the girls.

"Mommy, oh my God! I am so glad you're awake. We put you on speaker." Cassidy said, feeling slightly giddy.

"Oh mom, we were so scared yesterday, I am so glad you're okay. You are okay, right?"

"Yes, Bobbsey's, I am. I miss you so much and I love you." Miranda told them.

"We love you too mommy," Caroline said.

"Andy was so cool yesterday, she was there for us and distracted us while you were in surgery. We told her that we would invite her over to our house once you are home, if that's cool with you, mom." Cassidy told her.

Miranda chuckled at that and rolled her eyes in a playful way. "I am cool with it, in fact, I wanted to maybe invite her over more often if it's alright with you. I have realised I care about her a lot."

"Way cool, mom. She cares about you too we could tell, she was crying and everything yesterday." Cassidy said.

"Right mom, did you see all the things we brought you? We thought you would want your favourite pyjamas and your make-up and face creams too." Caroline said.

"Thank you, I haven't checked yet, Andrea told me you gathered some things for me." Miranda smiled.

"Oh! Has she already been to visit you, so early?" Cassidy asked.

"No, she stayed with me last night so I wasn't alone," Miranda admitted.

"That's cool, mom. Okay, we really have to go. Dad is driving us to school and picking us up a little early so we can come and see you. We love you! See you later, mommy." Caroline told her in a rush.

"Okay, Bobbsey's. I love you too, I can't wait to see you later today. Goodbye." They hung up and Miranda held her phone to her heart for a minute and smiled. She was so glad she had gotten to talk to them and was so thankful that Andrea had taken care of everything the previous day. She must be exhausted though, after all the stress and the rough night. She put her phone away and called the nurse.

TBC