“Anything for you, Goddess.”
She lays her head back and closes her eyes. I take that moment to go update everyone while she rests.
Walking into the room, I see Adam first. Going straight to him, I extend my hand. His eyes widen before he hesitantly reaches out to shake mine. I really shock him, and everyone else in the room, when I pull him toward me for a hug.
“You saved her life. I’m sorry for being an ass earlier.”
“You were right in what you said. I’m going to do better. But I knew I couldn’t fuck this up.”
“You didn't fuck it up, and you saved her life. I owe you one now.”
He nods, staying quiet for once.
Most of my family surrounds me after that, waiting for an update on Sophia.
Thankfully, it’s an update I'm grateful to give.
Two weeks. That's how long it's taken me to lose my shit on both Ryder and Wyatt. Between the two of them, I can't decide who's worse at smothering me. Needless to say, they're trauma-bonded for life over taking care of me.
Me:SOS. Come get me now!
Aubrey:On it. Lily or drop her with Coop?
Me:You're bringing me to get my stitches out so up to you.
Aubrey:Definitely Coop. Be there in ten.
“I'll bring her. I can take my break,” Wyatt argues.
“I'm literally only here to take care of her,” Ryder retorts.
“Gentlemen, neither of you will be bringing me today.”
I point to Wyatt. “You need to work.”
Next I point to Ryder. “And you, I don't know what you need to do, but whatever it is, it's not with me.”
“What? I'm here to be with you. To take care of you. My baby sister!” Ryder spins to face me.
“And I love you so much for that. Really I do.” I hug him to prove it. “But I need some breathing room.”
“You're not cleared to drive yet,” Wyatt points out.
I’ve had some blurry vision and a few complications from my concussion since I was discharged. Some of the effects are still lingering, and the doctor doesn’t want me to drive until they're all gone.
I point out the window. “Aubrey is pulling in now.”
Grabbing my purse, I walk over to Wyatt, kissing his cheek. “I love you both. Have a good day.”
Bouncing out the door, I’m excited to go do something outside of the house and away from the suffocating way those two show me love.
A day of shopping and ice-cream with my best friend is just what I needed. Aubs and I met Violet at Tidal Rose Boutique after getting my stitches out. Hazel started stocking some maternity clothes after hearing that Violet was pregnant, and even though I’m not showing yet, I still bought a few basic staples because it won’t be long.
I wave to Aubrey as she backs out of the driveway and carry my bags inside. Immediately, I smell my favorite scent from my childhood.
Ryder’s making eggplant parm with his homemade sauce.
He’s getting ready to leave.
