So by popular demand, I've skipped the trips to the hospital and this chapter is where Molly is getting out of hospital:) thank you to everyone who's reviewed, favourited, followed and read; it means a lot
A few months later...
"Well Molly, by the looks of things from the operation on your shoulder, it has seemed to heal up nicely. As you're aware of you only had the Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury and with some patients they have either permanent, long-term or short-term effects. We are not 100% sure yet what effects you will have, but because you're healthy, we assume they'll be short-term effects - which will last for about a year or 2- but they could turn out differently. The effects you will definitely get, if it's short term, will be occasional dizziness and migraines and you won't be able to remember the events of the traumatic day."
Charles was sat next to Molly's bed stroking the back of her hand, comforting her. They both nodded in return and Charles gave Molly a nod towards the doctor to ask the question they've all been waiting for, "Will I be able to serve in the army still?"
"Well, because we assume that you will have short-term effects, we recommend you move down to the Army Reserves until the effects have completely disappeared. Obviously you will have to talk to the army about this and they'll aid you with whatever they choose." Charles smiled at Molly but Molly weakly smiled in response, "now Molly, do you feel as if you are ready to go home? Obviously you will have to be accompanied at all times wherever you stay because you're still not completely stabled."
Molly's weak smile turned into a strong, happy smile, "yes! I'd love to go home."
"We will have to wait for your meds to arrive which shouldn't take long but they do become quite busy at this time as it is the afternoon."
"Thank you doc." Charles stood up to shake his hand and the doctor nodded in return, "you're parents will be coming up in a few hours Molls, I'll ring them to tell them the good news."
10 minutes later...
Charles came back into the room and told Molly what her parents said, about it being great news and the children will be excited when they get home from school.
"Molly I was thinking...during your recovery, do you want to stay at mine? Because of your injury, you'll only have to go to Headley Court once a week. Even though it's only an hours drive from London and a 2 hours and a bit drive from Bath, I'll be home all the time or my parents will so there will be someone to support you. And from what I've heard, your house is a bit manic at sometimes. You're parents can come visit you in Bath whenever they like."
"Are you asking me to move in with you Boss?"
"Charles. My name's Charles."
"Charles?" Molly started laughing.
"Something funny with Charles, Dawes?"
"Nope." Molly tried to hold her laugh in.
"Well we better get on first name basis if you're moving in with me. If you want obviously, I just know that we are a match-made in heaven."
"But you only know the me on tour."
"You only need to see the tip of an iceberg to know its and iceberg."
"Are you calling me and iceberg?"
"You know what I mean. Kinship is just as undeniable as the difference."
"Whatever." Molly smiled.
"I mean, maybe we're more alike than we now. That was obvious from being on tour." Charles looked down to Molly's hand, pulled it up to his mouth and kissed it.
"I better go home and get my stuff packed then." Charles grinned from ear to ear.
After a few minutes of small talk about what they could do in Bath, the doctor arrived once again, "Here are your meds Molly. You will have to visit the Major that you served under during your tour to explain your decisions and then they will decide if it's agreeable and whether they can help you in any shape or form. I'm sure they will want to keep you in the army because of your Military Cross."
Molly's eyes darted to Charles and she gave him an evil glare, "we best be off then before it gets too dark. Thank you to you and your team for looking after her. We will be up next week for her check-up." Charles told the doctor whilst Molly was getting all her kit, "let me take that for you."
Molly sighed, "always the gentleman. Bye doc! See ya next week." She then waved towards the doctor whilst walking and shouts could be heard coming from the staff room, 'Goodbye Molly!', 'Good luck Molly!', 'See you next week Molly!' And she said goodbye in return.
After what seemed like an hours walk for Molly but was realistically 5 minutes, Charles opened his car door for her and shut it after she got in. Molly waited for Charles to get in before saying anything. He finally shut is car door after putting her stuff into his boot, "The MC Charles! You didn't tell me anything about it! You should've told me!"
"Molly calm down." Charles said in a reassuring voice, "Kinders, Major Beck and I all decided on putting you in for the MC because of what you done for Smurf, even after the grief he and the section gave you. I have spoke to Major Beck and he has agreed to hold off the medal ceremony until Friday and it's Wednesday now. I wanted for you to receive it from a soldier higher-up in command for you to see and to talk to them about what it's like if you spend the rest of your life in the army. We have also agreed that you will be meeting the Queen Saturday with me, 2 section, Major Beck and your mum, dad and Nan."
Molly had tears in her eyes, "thank you Boss, sorry Charles."
"Anything for you, Miss Molly Dawes. Now, I'll take you home and no need to give me your address for the sat-nav, I've been there enough times to know the route like the back of my hand."
"Wh-wh-what?! How'd you get my address?"
Charles laughed at Molly's confused face, "Belinda. She gave it to me when I told them what happened from the phones at Bastion. She said for me to pop over whenever."
"Have you told them about us?"
"Nope. I thought I'd let you do that and tell them about you moving out, if you want? I can if you don't."
"Nah it's fine. I can do it."
"Great. Well by the time we get to yours, it'll be 2 o'clock so if we spend about an hour with your parents, we will get back at about 5 o'clock. When we get to yours, I'll ring my parents to confirm where they are, I imagine they'll still be in Lake Garda, but just to confirm."
"Yes Charles but how do I start the conversation about us and me moving in with you?"
2 hours later..
"Right do you remember what you have to say?" Charles asked with a smirk because he's never seen her so panicked and worried about one thing.
"Yes. As you know..got good news..moving in.." She kept on mumbling to her self.
Charles opened the passenger door and let Molly out, then held out his hand for Molly to take, which she did, then they started the walk up to her parents flat.
She opened the door and was bombarded by little kids first, then so was Charles. "It's good to have you back Molls. And y'alright Charles?"
Charles nodded in return and looked at Belinda hugging Molly whilst Dave shook his hand and then 'Nan' hugged Charles before moving on to Molly.
"'Ere Mum 'n' Dad. As you already know this is Charles. He was my Captain and is now my boyfriend. I've also got some really good news, I'm moving in with him."
Belinda practically screamed with excitement and Molly and Charles were bombarded, once again, by hugs and kisses and hand shakes, "I might gonna need to start packing or we ain't gonna be able to go anywhere. I'll be down in a bit Charles." Charles nodded in return and sat down with the Dawes family as Belinda let the kids come home early to greet their big sister. With small talk coming from the living room, Molly shouted while running down the stairs, "ready Charles?"
"Can't you at least stay longer? Seeming you're going to be leaving me."
"Sorry Mum. I need to take my meds and get an early night as it's 5 now and we won't get home until gone 7:30. Charles'll give you the address."
"Awright then." Belinda was a bit upset when Charles handed over 'their' address, "well at least you came to see us before you went off." Molly nodded in return after being give lots of hugs and kisses from her mum and Nan, "now bugger off before you set me off." Charles and Molly laughed, then waved goodbye to everyone at the Dawes' home.
Charles took Molly's suitcases and put them in the boot, along with her army kit, "you got everything?"
"Yep. Let's go before I start getting teary-eyes."
"Alright. Can you text my mum and say that you're moving in with us. And that we will find our own place after a while."
"You haven't even told your mum?! And why do I have to text her?"
"Well I didn't know you were going to say yes, did I?"
"Of course I would've said yes you muppet. You still need to introduce me to your family and son yet."
"All in good time Dawsey, all in good time."