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He crossed his arms over his chest and gave her a stubborn look.
Drat.
“I have to get your lunch. Do the dishes. The washing. And we have guests.”
“Guests who aren’t here and can take care of themselves. And everything else I’m capable of doing.”
Mr. Fluffy let out a woof as though in agreement.
“Whose side are you on?”
The dog yawned and rolled onto his back.
“Traitor.”
“Mr. Fluffy knows what is good for you. Now, I’m going to get you a onesie and a bottle. You can watch TV, read, or sleep. Those are your choices.”
“But you can’t go down the stairs on your own,” she protested.
What if he got dizzy?
Spike turned to look at her. “No.”
No?
What did that mean?
“You are not the boss. Daddy is. No fretting or worrying over me anymore.”
“But . . . but . . . I nearly lost you.” She didn’t mean to say that. It just sort of slipped out. But it was the truth. “And I have to take care of you. Because I don’t want anything to happen to you.”
His face grew soft and he walked over to her, kneeling on the floor beside her. Then he cupped her face with his hands.
“I know. And if I could erase all your worries, I would. But I’m all right. I’m here. I’m not going anywhere.”
“I just . . . I get scared sometimes. When it hits me. Keeping busy helps me to forget.”
“Oh, baby doll.” He wrapped his arms around her waist and she patted his head before she started massaging his shoulders.
He groaned. “That feels good.”
“Yeah? I could give you a massage.”
Leaning back, he glared up at her. “Nice try. I’m looking after you.”
“But you’re always looking after me. I just . . . I want to take care of you too.”
“Looking after you makes me happy. I can’t relax knowing you’re running yourself ragged. So you being happy and healthy is the best medicine for me.”
“There’s some more Daddy logic,” she grumbled.
“But it’s working, isn’t it?”
“Kind of,” she admitted. “Just promise me . . . promise me you’ll always be here. That I won’t to lose you.”
“I promise. I will always be here. Always be yours. Just like you are mine.”
Fuck.
