“Good, let’s go,” I said, shifting to stand up.
“We can’t just go there,” Piper said.
“Why not?” the nurse demanded, putting her hands on her hips.
“I have work at the diner and here at the clinic.”
“I’ll cover for you here,” the nurse replied.
I was starting to like this lady.
“I really think lying low after what happened at the diner this morning is a good idea,” I said, trying to sound convincing while holding an ice pack on my head. “Besides, you should probably watch me for at least twenty-four hours in case I do have a concussion.”
“I thought you said you were fine,” Piper demanded.
The nurse snorted.
“I am. But just in case…” I looked at her and grinned. Maybe I could be charming too. “And you should probably drive. And I’ll pay for the entire weekend.”
“A free vacation?” the nurse exclaimed. “If you don’t go, I will.”
Piper laughed. “Okay, you convinced me.”
“Let’s go,” I said, jumping up, wobbling a little on my feet.
“Slow down,” Piper said, holding out her hands as if she might need to catch me. “I need to go home and pack a bag.”
“I dug some money out of my pocket and handed the nurse a couple hundred-dollar bills. “Will this cover the bill?”
“Sure will,” she said, taking it and then waving us away. “Don’t come back until you’ve had all the fun you can stand.”
My stomach tightened. I wondered what she’d say if she knew Piper wouldn’t be coming back at all.
Chapter Thirty
“Phone -To impart (information or news, for example) by telephone.”
Piper
She answered on the first ring.
“Hey, I’m running a few minutes late. I’ll be by soon to drive you to campus.”
“I don’t need a ride anymore, Frankie,” I replied, holding back a wince, waiting for the inquisition to begin.
“What do you mean? Are you riding the bus?”
“No, I’m actually not going to classes today.”
Here it comes… three… two… one.
“What happened?! Oh my God. Did you almost die again?!”
“No, Frankie, I didn’t.” I sighed. “I just… Dex came by the diner…”
“I should’ve known he was involved.” Frankie snorted. “What did he do?”
“He’s taking me away for the weekend. We’re going to that resort on the outside of town to see the northern lights.”
