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“He went home to shower and get us all a change of clothes.”
“He should stay and sleep. You should go home and sleep too. I can watch Uncle Willy on my own.”
Ian snorted. “If you think that’s happening, then you need to think again, Little girl. There is no way we would leave you here on your own. And if anyone needs to go home for a sleep, it’s you.”
“I just slept for two hours.” And she didn’t feel any better than when she went to sleep, unfortunately.
She had a thumping headache and felt nauseous.
“You need more than that. You only got a few hours last night, plus this has put you through a lot of stress. You also need to eat and drink. I’m going to see about getting some food for you.”
“I don’t want to be a bother,” she protested.
“You’re not a bother. I want you to stay here, understand? Beck is just outside and I’ll be back soon.”
“I’m not going anywhere.”
After Ian left, she quickly used the bathroom. As she returned to the room, a nurse was there checking Uncle Willy’s vitals. He stirred, opening his eyes. “Who’re you?”
Maggie’s heart skipped and she raced to his side, hoping he was more awake this time.
“Hello, Mr. Stonehurst, my name is Kate. I’m a nurse. You’re in the hospital.”
“Hospital?”
“Uncle Willy? It’s me. Maggie.”
Please remember me.
“Maggie, dear.”
Relief flooded her, even though Uncle Willy looked terrible. He was pale and drawn. Weak.
“What’s going on?”
“You fell down the stairs at the house where we’re staying and hit your head. But don’t worry, we’re in the hospital and you’re going to be just fine.”
“Hit my head . . .” Worry filled his face.
“It’s all good, Uncle Willy.”
“Good. Right.”
She knew he was worried that people would view him differently when they learned of his dementia which is why he’d begged her not to say anything. But, to be honest, Maggie wished she had more people she could lean on. Indie knew, but she was the only person she’d told.
Well, other than Jameson.
“How is your head feeling, Mr. Stonehurst?” the nurse asked.
Maggie let the nurse go through a few things, turning as the door opened and Ian walked in with a tray of food.
Relief filled his face as he saw her uncle was awake. She smiled up at him. He set the tray down on the table at the end of the bed and came over to her side.
“William, good to see you awake.”
“Ahh, yes. Thank you.”
She tensed slightly. Had he forgotten who Ian was?
