Chapter 14 The Night Of The Misdirection
Susan crept into the bed room and sled into bed with Artemus, who was sound asleep. It had been a close call getting Artemus and James West here in time to the Wanderer.
Jim had refused further treatment promising to stay out of trouble for awhile, but mostly Susan knew Artemus would be all right with rest.
Otherwise for Jim, the doctor after talking with Winoma had slip some sedation for Winoma to give to James, so he could catch up on some much needed sleep, more the better.
Artemus was the first to stir seeing Susan laying next to him.
He groaned and tried to sit up when someone was holding him back.
"Susan." Artemus croaked, his voice hoarse from disuse the past few days.
"Artemus, how are you feeling?, you thirsty, I can get you some water." Susan said as she gets up to pour Artemus water into a glass before going over to him.
"A lot better now, thanks, Artie leaned back into the pillows, but before he did, he placed a soft gentle kiss onto her cheek.
"You needed the sleep more than anything else Artemus."
"And what about Jim?" Artie asked.
"He's fine, making sure he's following Dr. orders, along with the careful watch of Winoma."
Artie chuckled. "And what about you and the baby, how are you?"
As she shook her head and laughed.
"I am fine Artemus, and besides, don't you worry about anything right now, I am going to make you a breakfast fit for a king."
"I hope so, because when we are done with breakfast, I have something else to show you." He blushed while saying the words.
"Oh really, Artemus!...
The end