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“No. You can still give it time to complete.” She rolls away from me. “But I don’t recommend that method. Like I said earlier, there is a higher risk of infection and hemorrhaging.”
Yeah, but how likely are either of those things, I think to myself.
“I really don’t want to have surgery.”
“It’s nothing like what’s going on in your head, I can assure you. You aren’t put under anesthesia. The procedure itself is rather quick. Usually takes ten to fifteen minutes max.”
“So, I could do it now, and it would be over?”
“Well,” she hesitates. “You wouldn’t be able to drive yourself home. You would be heavily medicated; therefore you would need a driver and I’d have to place an order so the medicine could be ordered. We would need to schedule it for another day, but I’m sure we could do it as early as next Monday. With it being a holiday, the clinic is closed tomorrow and Friday.”
I’d forgotten about Thanksgiving.
Shit. I’m not going to be able to avoid my family. I’m surprised Alana hasn’t called me in the last couple of days now that I think about it. The last text from her was on Monday asking when I was coming up, but I never responded. It’s weird that she hasn’t called me.
“Miss Andrews?” My head snaps up. “Would you like me to have the nurse schedule you for early next week?”
“No. I still don’t think I want to do it. Can I just wait or,” I pause, dropping my eyes and looking down at my lap. “I guess I could do the pill if it’ll work faster than the natural way,” I tell her, looking back up.
I need this finished so that my focus from here on out can be finding Drago’s son. Now that Eric has gotten IA and my boss off my back, I can do my job and find Diaz. And I will find him one way or another. I can’t waste any opportunities or have any other setbacks.
“I’m glad you decided on that option. And yes, the medication should speed up the process.”
“Will I be able to return to work right away?” I ask the question even though I know I’m still on administrative leave.
“I don’t see why you couldn’t return to work on Monday, but it will be light duty for one more week. Your leg wound is healing nicely, but it’s not completely healed. I don’t want you to chance getting into any predicament that could possibly reopen the wound, which could lead to an infection.”
“Why not tomorrow?”
“Well, I assumed you would want to take the rest of the week to rest, and with the holiday—”
“No. I’m good. I really need to get back to work as soon as possible.”
“Well, I do recommend getting more rest, and if you need to speak to someone regarding the emotional side of healing, I can certainly refer you to a great therapist who specializes in cases like yours.”
“I’m good.”
“You may think you’re good, Miss Andrews, but just think about it. Talking things out can do wonders for your mind. Trust me. I know.”
I nod, even though I don’t agree with her. I hate psych evaluations and I already know I’m going to be forced to undergo one from the department due to being shot, even if I wasn’t on duty.
But at least I’m able to leave the clinic with the release form signed and dated.
* * *
Parking,I turn off my car and go to get out when my cell phone chimes with an incoming text message. Grabbing my smartphone from the center console, I peek at the screen as I open the door to step out.
Drago
You see a doc yet?”
My heart slams into my chest at the sight of his name alone. Fuck, I miss him. But I’m still mad too, so when I reply, I can’t help but come off that way.
Me
What business is that of yours?
Drago
