I glanced up at Leland again and he still had that shy smile, my new favorite, I mouthed thank you at him. He smiled and winked at me then walked causally out of the room. A few hours later, after all of the Chapmans and I got very comfortable around each other Gabby decided she was hungry, and the only thing I had left to do was go to the bathroom and I was good to go. I pushed the nurse call button that's attached to my bed and she came in not even two minutes later.

"Are you alright Hun?" She asked me.

"Yeah I'm fine, I just need to use the bathroom!" I say with a smile and a little wiggle, I have to pee pretty badly.

"Okay well let's get you out of that bed! I will grab your clothes for you, and you can put those on too. While you're doing that I will go get your discharge papers, and then you are okay to leave!" the nurse said sweetly.

"Awesome!" I say as I stumble out of the bed.

A few hours later.

I am finally at home relaxing in my own bed. THANK GOD! It's been about two hours since Dog and Beth dropped me off at my house, I was hoping Leland would have brought me here but he took Gabby out for ice cream. They said that they would keep Gabby for a few more days while I recover, and besides that they really enjoy her, and she them. I decide that I'm bored and get up to go clean the kitchen, I mean I know I still have some stitches and breaks but I don't feel bad. Definitely not normal but not bad! Besides that it's not often that I have a couple of days to myself, so not clean! I throw on my favorite pair of big baggy gray Michigan sweatpants, a magenta colored tank, and throw my hair up in a messy bun on top of my head with a bandanna as my headband. Just as I start to clean my doorbell rings.

"Coming!" I yell as I turn my jam down and run walk to my door. I open it and I'm surprised to see Leland standing there with Lyssa and Duane Lee.

"Oh hey! I didn't expect to see you guys!" I say as I step over the threshold and hug each of them, hanging on to Leland a little longer than normal but he held me tight and I pulled away first so I take that as a good sign.

"Yeah we figured we'd come see how you're doing, make sure you're okay!" Baby Lyssa says as she hugs me.

"Well that's sweet of you guys! Come on in! I'll make dinner!" I smile and lead them into my house.

"Shouldn't you be resting?" Leland asks as he follows me into the kitchen while the other two linger around my house looking at pictures.

"You guys go ahead and make yourselves comfortable, the remote for the T.V. is on the arm of the couch, watch whatever you want!" I say to Baby Lyssa and Duane Lee. "And yes Leland I probably should but I feel pretty great, and besides that I've been sleeping and lying down nonstop for three days now, moving around will do me some good." I smile at him as I reach behind his head to the cupboard to grab the cutting board.

"I hope you all like Italian, cause I'm making manicotti!" I say loud enough for the other two to hear.

"Yum!" Baby Lyssa responses.

"Sounds awesome!" Duane Lee yells back.

"Need any help?" Leland asks.

"Sure, if you want too." I say.

"Okay. What do I need to do?" He says as he moves to stand beside me at the sink.

"Well you can start out by chopping up this garlic!" I say handing him the knife I was holding with a smile.

"Okay!" He says with an incredibly cute smile. I walk to the stove so I can get the Italian sausage going and start the sauce that will go in with the sausage as soon as it browns. I still hear the knife chopping so I go over to see how he's doing.

"Oh baby if you want to work in this kitchen you're going to have to move a lot quicker than that!" I laugh at him as he looks down at me and blushes slightly and smiles.

"Well, I guess I need help then." He smiles even bigger.

"Okay, here let me see the knife." He hands it to me and takes a step away from the counter. I take his place and then use my hand to signal him closer. I take his hand and put it on the knife in the correct position then I place my hand over his. He is still standing far away from me so I tug on his hand until my arm is at full length and I can feel him against me.

"Okay so you only move the blade of the knife, up and down like this." I move his hand in the motion, I feel his eyes on me as I do this, I also noticed that smile hasn't wavered at all. "And then you line up, and start the motion and angle your wrist as you go!" I say as I do that with him. "See? You're a natural!" I let go of his hand and turn to face him, causing him to take a half step back.

"Yeah I guess I am huh?" He gives me my favorite smile and I have this huge urge to kiss him but resisted and remember I have sausage browning and sauce brewing!

After Dinner.

"So you should come out with us when you feel back to normal, we will go clubbing and dance and just have fun! Us four!" Baby Lyssa says excitedly.

"Yes for sure! Let's say like next week Saturday?" I look at each of them and they all nod at me.

"Yeah we'll pick you up here at six so we can go out to dinner too. My dad and Beth will take Gabbers I can already tell you that!" Leland smiles and chuckles.

"Yeah I figured they would!" I smile sweetly at the thought of Dog the big scary man with my sweet little sister.

"Thank you Gracie Girl! That was an amazing dinner!" Leland says as everyone stands, getting ready to leave.

"Oh you're so welcome! I enjoyed having you guys over, stop by whenever you like and we can chill!" I say as we all start walking towards the door.

"Oh we will for sure! It was nice to see you again Gracie! If I don't see you soon, I will definitely see you Saturday at six!" Duane Lee says as he pulls me into a one armed hug and plants a soft kiss on the top of my head.

"Sounds good! I can't wait!" I say as I hug Lyssa too. After that she and Duane Lee start towards the car, leaving Leland and I to say goodbye.

"It was really great seeing you, and I actually really loved cooking with you, we will have to do it again!" Leland says with a smile and a wink.

"It's a date!" I say smiling back at him. He pulls me into his arms and hugs me tight.

"I will see you soon Gracie Girl, text me. My number is programed in your phone. See you later sweet girl." He says as he kisses my forehead and walks out my door. I will most definitely be texting him! I can't wait!