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“When did you get home?”
“An hour ago.” I continued to stare at him. “I’m sorry I woke you; I had a tickle in my throat, tried to cough softly.”
“It’s okay.” I inhaled deeply to calm myself. “I guess I freaked out when I didn’t see him in the crib.”
“Sorry, I needed to hold him.”
I stepped closer. “I can understand that.”
Trevor kissed his downy head and then slowly stood, carrying Devon back to his crib. I drank him in from behind, wanting so badly to wrap my arms around him and hold him. I’d been so scared when Devon had gone into surgery, and I’d wanted nothing more than to have his arms holding me tightly, telling me it was going to be alright.
Trevor brushed Devon’s head softly, then turned to me. “Let’s go talk in my room.”
I nodded and turned to leave the room, Trevor right behind me. It wasn’t until I was in his room that I realized that I was only wearing a t-shirt, his, and didn’t have pants on. I tugged on the bottom of the cotton and winced, hoping he wouldn’t be upset that I had stolen one of his shirts.
“I thought Tonya was sleeping on the floor of his room when I got home. It wasn’t until I went to take a shower that I saw your hair products on the counter and realized it was you.”
“I’m sorry for being here.”
He approached me, taking my hand and pulling me toward his bed. “Have a seat.”
I did, which hiked up the shirt, but he kept his gaze trained on my face. “I’m glad you made it home.”
“Tell me what happened.”
I blew out a rush of air and then proceeded to tell him everything that happened. He remained quiet as I spoke, asking pertinent questions once in a while, and I finished with Devon coming home.
“Thank you for all of that. I never once thought about the medical power of attorney for Devon. God, what would have happened if you hadn’t been around or hadn’t had it?”
“The hospital said they would have called an emergency meeting and gotten it approved by the board, but me being there saved time.”
He nodded.
“You’ll have to make sure you give her that.”
“What?” He cocked his head.
“Medical power of attorney.”
“I don’t know about that. She’s a little young. I would hate to leave major decisions like that on her shoulders.”
“Then maybe Lexi,” I suggested.
“That’s an idea, but I have an even better one.”
“Yeah, what’s that?”
“You could do it.”
“Me?”
“Yes, you could remain his medical power of attorney.”
I stared at the floor for a moment; I guess I could do that. It would also give me the right to see him once in a while.
“Davina, why did you leave the office that day?”
My gaze snapped back to his, and I winced slightly. Lexi had explained the situation to me, and I’d felt like a total idiot. “Because I had the wrong impression.”
