While Jordan worked her way toward Garret's hospital room, Dr. Johnston assured everyone else that Garret's condition was stable and that they should all go home and come back during visiting hours tomorrow. It took a bit of convincing but eventually everyone filed out and headed home for some much needed rest. Except for Woody. Dr. Johnston approached him and said, "I promise you Dr. Macy will be fine here, you look like you need some rest."
"I'll get some eventually, and I am not waiting here for Dr. Macy," Woody replied.
"I see," Dr. Johnston was quickly called away to a patient, leaving Woody alone in the waiting room.
Jordan was cautiously approaching Garret's room. As she entered he turned and looked at her giving her a small smile.
"So the doctor said your surgery went well," Jordan said sitting down in a chair next to the hospital bed.
"Yeah, I guess so. Jordan, I want to thank you for taking care of me while we were stuck up on the mountain."
Jordan simply gave Garret a smile which let him know that she had been happy to take care of him and that no thank you was needed. They continued to talk for a while until it became clear to Jordan that Garret needed some rest. As he drifted off to sleep she headed back to the waiting room. A sudden fear hit her that Woody would have gone home. But it was relieved as she enter the waiting room and saw him sitting in the same chair he had occupied for hours, his arms were resting on the back of the chairs next to him and his head was tipped back staring up at the ceiling. Jordan paused for a moment and just watched Woody sitting there. She finally wandered around and sat down next to him.
Woody turned and looked a Jordan, she looked exhausted. He said, "Come on, let get you home." He grabbed Jordan's hand and pulled her up, leading her out of the hospital.
As they stepped out into the Boston night the clouds parted and rain began to fall. Where normally the two would have run for cover instead they simply stood in the rain, both feeling the drops hit their faces. It was one of those moments to only be truly appreciated after fearing you would never experience it again. Enjoying the sensation of rain, Woody watched Jordan lean her head back and close her eyes as the droplets of water covered her face. Turning to Woody with a smile Jordan felt herself flush to see him already watching her. With a grin Woody leaned in and kissed her lips. The kiss was gentle at first but deepened as Jordan leaned into Woody's chest. After a minute they pulled apart, smiled at each other, and continued on the search for a cab.
As the cab pulled up to Jordan's apartment Woody began to follow her. Jordan was wrestling with her feelings, part of her wanted to drag Woody upstairs and fall into bed with him, while another part wanted to say goodnight here and enjoy what they had now before complicating it. But Woody stopping before stepping onto the curb turned to the cabbie and said, "Would you wait here? I'll be back down in a minute and there will be a second stop." With that he closed the cab door and led Jordan inside with his hand on the small of her back.
At the door to Jordan's apartment Woody waited for her to unlock it before he leaned in to kiss her goodnight. As he stepped back he stopped and leaned in again to whisper in her ear, "In case I was too wrapped up to say it before," he paused, "I love you, too." He flashed a huge grin, dimples and all, and said, "Goodnight Jordan," before disappearing back down the hallway.
Jordan had planned on driving over to the hospital a little early to check on Garret's condition, though just as she realized her car was still at the morgue, there was a knock on her door. Puzzled she opened it to find Woody with coffee and a bag of bagels in hand. "I knew your car was still at the morgue, so I thought you could use a ride to the hospital," he walked in as she moved out of the doorway. "I came over a little early because I figured you would be eager to get over there."
Woody looked at Jordan and paused, waiting for her to reply. When she just kept looking at him he added, "I brought breakfast," indicating what was in his hand. Jordan remained silent. At this point Woody began to worry. Was he coming on too strong? "Or I could just give you a ride to your car if you don't want to go over together."
As panic started to set in Woody just continued watching Jordan. Finally, she gave him a smile and asked, "What's for breakfast?" Not waiting for an answer she simply opened the bag he had set on the counter and pulled out an already toasted and cream cheese spread bagel. Biting into it she made a face, and then pulling the wrapping back further to investigate it she said, "You eat this one," holding it out for him to take a bite, "I don't like sesame seeds."
"I know, the garlic one is yours," he said taking another bite of the bagel she was still holding out for him. "Though, I think you should reconsider garlic from now on."
After eating their bagels and drinking the coffee, Jordan and Woody drove over to the hospital. The whole gang showed up a bit before visiting hours. Jordan had checked with the nurses who said that Garret was doing very well, even better than expected.
While everyone gathered and talked waiting for ten o'clock to come around, Lily slipped down into the seat next to Woody. "So," she said, "want to tell me what happened. I was planning to have Jordan fill me in but this might be more fun." She smirked at him.
"I'll just say that sometimes it takes the fear of losing something to admit your true feelings. Anything else you can try and pry out of Jordan." Woody smiled at Lily and then reached out to tickle Maddie, who reached out and grabbed a hold of his finger.