Jax took a detour on his way to the clubhouse to see Kylie at the hospital. She was sitting on a bench outside, looking worn out and forlorn. Jax parked his bike and walked up to her, "You discharged yourself?" he asked, standing in front of her.
Kylie looked up at him and nodded, "I'm fine…why should I stay in there any longer?"
Jax sighed, "You're not fine…you almost died…" he said, "You should stay here for a couple more days…"
"I can't afford that….besides Jax…Abel's in surgery again…and I can't bear to sit there helplessly…only able to wonder if he's going to make it," she finished. There were no tears- they'd been used up- but the heart break was obvious.
"Where's my mom?" he asked after a long pause- knowing there was nothing he could say to make any of the situation okay.
"She was heading down to the insurance place… So, someone's leaving work today with a Gemma heel in the ass," Kylie finished. A smile almost broke out across her face at the thought and the light moment shared between them was refreshing…but things were just too heavy to float away from just one comment.
"And once she finds out who let you discharge yourself will be finding the same fate…Ky…you should really check back in," Jax replied, wrapping his arm around her. He kissed the top of her head, pulling her towards him.
Kylie stayed in his arms but she shook her head, "I can't stay there anymore…"
"Alright…well I was just heading to the clubhouse…I'll drop you off at home," he said against his better judgment.
Kylie shook her head, "Can I stay in your room at the garage?" she asked. "I just…I don't want to go home without a baby…"
Jax paused. His initial thought was to tell her that it might be inevitable. But she didn't need the hard truth right now. She'd never seek medical attention again. So he nodded, "A'ight," he said. "Let's go…" he helped her off the bench and gave her his helmet.
He drove them to the clubhouse and gave a nod to the group- telling them he'd be right in. But they understood.
Jax walked Kylie to his room and sat her down on the bed, "Gemma's going to have my ass for letting you leave the hospital…so you have to promise to stay here and get some rest."
Kylie nodded. Kissing her forehead, he stated, "I'll be back in when the meetings over."