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A nurse in pink scrubs holding an electronic tablet walks in. “How are you feeling, Taryn?”
“Better. A little weak.”
“Gonna check your vitals.
I watch as the lady listens to her heart and lungs and checks her pulse from the machine that she’s hooked up to.
“Your oxygen sat is rising nicely.”
“Can I go home today?” Taryn asks.
“Once your oxygen is close to one hundred, yes.”
I look over to see it at 85.
“I’d say it’s a safe bet,” the older nurse says with a wink.
“Thanks,” I tell her as she leaves.
I kiss Taryn on the head. “Where are your keys? I’m going to go grab some stuff from your condo.”
“Since I know you won’t take no for an answer, they’re in the cabinet in my purse. And can you bring me my phone and charger?”
I open the cabinet and just hand her the whole purse. “Definitely charge that thing up. Scared me half to death.” I pull her keys out and head for the door.
“Carter?”
“Yeah,” I ask as I head toward the door
“If you ever do cheat on me, I’ll make Richelle look like Mother Theresa.” She sticks her tongue out at me.
I just chuckle. Right. Taryn doesn’t have anunhingedbone in her body.
After packing a bag of stuff for Taryn at her condo, I load it into my car and head back toward the hospital.
First, I call Briana.
“Hey, Ms. Andrews got carbon monoxide poisoning, so she’s in the hospital.”
“Oh, my gosh! Is she okay?” Briana asks.
“Yes, can you let Lisa know? Have her get a card and some flowers or something for her. She’ll probably be back in a couple of days, but I’ll be off the rest of the day, I’m picking her up from the hospital.”
“You got it, boss. Tell her we hope she gets better soon and you have a nice night.”
“You, too.”
I end the call and then dial my attorney, Amos. His secretary answers, then puts me through to him.
“Carter, what’s up, man?” he answers.
“I need a restraining order. Actually, I need two.”
He chuckles. “Had enough of the woman?”
The first time she told me she was pregnant, I’d contacted Amos and he suggested the restraining order. I’d told him that was ridiculous. Guess I’m eating crow now.
“Two?” he asks.
