Chapter 7
When Kayla awoke that morning Luka was standing in the doorway of her room, "How are you feeling Kayla?"
"Still Sore"
"That's to be expected with the surgery yesterday. I'll inform the nurses on my way out and have them bring you in some pain meds." Just then the pager went off and Luka left. Soon a nurse entered the room and gave her the requested meds after which Kayla drifted off.
Later that day
Kayla had been sleeping when Peter arrived to check on her so he let her rest, the next time he entered the room for the second time that day Kayla was awake. "Hello Kayla, how are you feeling?"
"A lot better than earlier today"
"Dr Kovac mentioned that you were still in some pain earlier, so how is the pain now?"
"Hardly any right now"
"All right, I would like to get you up and walking if you're feeling up to it"
"I think I can handle that"
"I'll get a nurse to assist you"
"All right" A few painful moments later Kayla was on her feet with Peter on one side and a nurse on the other supporting her as she took a few steps. Once they had eased her back into bed Peter spoke, "Ok, so that went well"
"I'm really tired"
"I'll let you rest and maybe we can see about getting you home in a day or so. Luka had arrived as Peter was finishing his assessment and waited until Peter left and approached him. "How long until she can go home?"
"Tomorrow is someone stays with her"
Hearing his pager go off, Luka spoke, "I have to get back to the ER"
Upon arrival in the ER, Kerry approached Luka; "Dave's asleep in the lounge, any idea why?"
"I asked him to stick around until I could speak with him. Also do you think we could give Dave the week off?"
"For what reason!?"
"Peter said that Kayla could go home tomorrow is someone stays with her."
"You trust Dave?"
"Not the point, she does"
"If he agrees to do it, I'll give him the time off with pay"
"Thank You Kerry" Luka entered the lounge and woke Dave.
"She's breathing on her own and will be able to go home tomorrow, I do however have a favor to ask you?"
"What's the favor?"
"Dr. Benton will release Kayla tomorrow if someone stays with her."
"You want me to watch her?"
"She obviously trusts you; Weaver said it would be paid time off."
"Ok, I'll go clean up my place in case she doesn't want to go back to her place."
On his way out Luka spoke up, "Dave how much did she tell you?"
"Not much"