Tim had found out that Darry had gotten hurt at work and want to make sure I was going to be okay. Tim was the only person that knew I was able to blow up. I finally got some information about Darry. He had fallen off the roof somehow. He had hit his head and broke his leg. He was going to be in the hospital about a week. He would eventually be okay but his pride was going to get in his way. The doctor wanted him on bed rest for at least six weeks. I knew we were going to get in our first fight.
The rest of the gang looked happy about the news. We were all walking towards Darry room he was not going to be happy I took Pony out of school but I had a right to just as much as he did. Darry smiled when I walked in. Then he noticed that I brought the rest of the gang with me and Tim. We told him we did not know how badly off he was and I was glad that it was just a little bit. Darry told me he wanted to go home. I told Darry he was going to have to wait and the doctor said he had to stay for a week to make sure his head was okay. I told him I could take care of the boys and the house. He needed to work on getting better.
Pony went on to tell him that he was would be on his best behavior for me so Darry would not have to worry. Soda said he would be mostly at work and I told him he would be at work and taking his GED classes. He just smirked at me and I knew this was going to be a fight with Soda. Steve seemed like he wanted to do something more with his life but never had the opportunity to do. I was hoping that would help Soda some if they were doing it together.
We hung out the rest of the night at the hospital. We told stories and played a lot of poker. Darry actually played a few hands. I could tell he wanted to move and get doing something. I told him if he behaved I would give him a surprise when he got home. He told me he would try. I took Pony and Soda home in my truck. Steve drove his truck back to the house with Two-Bit in tow.
When we got back to the house I told all the guys to get some sleep. Today was a long day for all of us. I told Pony and Two-Bit that they had to go school tomorrow. I had no say in what Two-Bit did but I was becoming a mother figure to these boys so I was telling all what to do. Soda and Steve were both supposed to work half days so I told them to go in. I could take my laptop with me to get some work done. They all went off to bed, we had ran out and got supper while we at the hospital.
I went to me and Darry room. It felt weird to be in this bed with out Darry. I was scared that I was doing this all myself for the next week. I hope this time I could keep everyone under control. I knew Steve and Soda sort knew what happen with Dally but Pony did not know anything except I was his older sister but at that time I wanted my own life to live a little. Now I realize I should have stayed to make sure he would not turn into some hood but that did happen. I finally feel asleep. This week was going to be hard but I hope the boys were going to listen to me. I could always threated to tell Darry that might work. I knew that use to work with Mrs. C. she would threat the boys to wait for their father. I sometime forget that me and Darry are not married yet or we don't have any of own kids but we sort of do.
Darry POV
When the gang came into the hospital I was shocked. Danielle looked on the verge of tears. I told her I wanted to leave of course she told me what was going on. She told me I had to stay her for a week I was not very happy. She told me she could take care of the boys and the house. We were talking like we were married with kids.
I actually decided to play porker with the gang because I was so bored. I was super excited when Danielle sent out Soda and Steve to get really food. She went and got a doctor to make sure I was allowed to have it and thankfully I was allowed. I knew soon I wanted to ask Danielle to marry but I am still not sure.
Later that night (Darry POV) after the gang has left
A nurse came in to check over my vital signs and she told me i did not look old enough to have two teenage sons or a wife. I told her that Danielle was my girlfriend but we lived together and this surprised her. I told her that Two-Bit was a buddy. Danielle and I had taken custody of my two younger brothers and a boy I grew up with and consider a brother. She was shocked and said I though the way we guys acted you were really married. Then I decided once I got out of the hospital I was going to ask Danielle to be my wife. First I was going to buy a ring and get back to work. I did have lot of money saved up since Danielle and Steve moved into the house, so I might not have to worry about money for a while. My boss was paying the hospital bills along with any other doctor bills that might come in the future. I fell asleep think about Danielle that night with a smile on my face.