Chapter 3

Addison woke at 7 to her alarm and although Jaimie stirred she didn't wake she got herself ready for work. Then left a note on Jaimie's bed side table.

Darling

I've left for work. If you need me just call or page me. I have got a couple of procedures today so might not be available. I'll come home for lunch about 1. Remember lots of rest take it easy don't over do it. Love you A xxx

Jaimie woke about 10. Saw the note read it and smiled, she was alone what could she do. She certainly needed to wash but she thought a shower would be too much. A bath that was the answer but what about her hair it felt awful but could she wash it. What about the cut. She hadn't even thought about any of this a measure of how sick she had been. Usually being very fastidious about cleanliness. God that seemed like a lot of effort. Should she ring Addi no don't be so pathetic. She'd have a bath and maybe Addison would wash her hair later. She shuffled to the bathroom and ran it. She decided to put some of Addison's nice bath bubbles in it at least if she couldn't wash they would help clean her. God she ached. This was a massive effort to do this perhaps she should have waited for Addison.

Once the bath was run she took more pain killers and stepped in thankful that Addison had a sunken bath. Once in she lay there letting the warmth soak into her body. It was all so warm and relaxing the next thing she knew there was a tap on her shoulder and the water felt cooler. It was Addison. She must have fallen asleep.

"What's the time?" She said.

"Just after one"

"God what's happening to me. I must have been in here about an hour and a half!"

Addison smiled "Darling you've had a major trauma, you have a head injury and you're on strong pain killers. You are bound to be tired"

"I just wanted to smell a bit nicer for you. I nearly rang you about washing my hair but thought that was a bit pathetic. Can you wash it later?"

Addison knew she was fastidious about cleanliness but this was ridiculous. "Don't be silly it doesn't matter and you'll be better off waiting a few days till the cut heals a bit more. Now let's get you out of here before you get a chill"

With that Addison helped her out and wrapped her in one of her soft luscious bath towels Addison certainly knew how to live mind you Jaimie could if she had a large trust fund!

A while later, dried and in shorts and tee shirt Jaimie lay on one of the loungers on the decking.

Addison came out with a platter of cheeses, crackers and fruit. Again Jaimie ate loads not realising how hungry she was. Addison watched her and smiled she did look to have a bit more colour today and it was good she was eating.

"Darling I have to go back soon I have surgery this afternoon. Why don't you stay out here for a while. The sea air will do you good. I'll get you a blanket. Do you want anything else"

She didn't want her to go but she knew she had to so she just asked for a coke and some more painkillers which Addison bought kissed her gently on the lips then she was off in the whirlwind that is Addison Forbes Montgomery.

Once back at work Addison got straight into her surgery a hysterescopy which was a simple operation and went well but once finished her mind kept wandering to Jaimie. She was worried about how long she would need to recover? How easy it was going to be to keep her at home long enough and make sure she had plenty of rest. And most importantly and something that she didn't really want to think about the fact that she had nearly been shot and actually Addison would prefer it if she never went back but she knew that would never happen.

At this point Violet walked by and could see her friend was deep in thought so she walked in. "A penny for them"

Addison looked up "Huh" she said.

"Well you look like you were thinking about something that was bothering you"

"Yes Jaimie of course"

"Want to tell me about it" Violet said as she plonked herself on the couch.

"Well they're all a bit jumbled really like how long she will take to recover and actually as far as I'm concerned the longer the better. I'm actually really worried about her going back. I mean she was shot at Violet. If Ricky hadn't pushed her away..." She trailed off.

"It's a normal reaction when something terrible happens to a partner. You want to then wrap them up in cotton wool and keep them safe. But unfortunately life isn't like that. You knew what it would be like going out with a cop and all the danger that entails"

"Yeah but the funny thing is Violet I was never that worried before but I am now"

"Well I can give you some coping strategies for those fears if you like"

"Well I think I'll need something unless I'm going to be drinking every time she's on duty. I'm not sure my liver or my career will stand up to that."

With that Violet laughed and left saying to Addison to swing by her office and she would discuss it further with her and give her some leaflets.

Addison felt a bit better having spoken to Violet but was still not fully convinced. She also wanted to get Jaimie a present something to cheer her up she knew flowers would be no good Jaimie always thinking they were a waste of money although she always bought them for Addison. Chocolates she loved but would then worry about putting weight on. And as much as Addison hated to encourage her she knew she wanted that new game for her X box so decided to nip to the shops to purchase it. Sometimes it was like being with a teenager!