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As if by magic, Mikey places a huge plate of bacon and eggs on the breakfast bar in front of us all and my stomach growls noisily, but the sound is masked by Conor and Liam’s loud grunts of appreciation.
“You want me to sit on my own stool?” I ask Shane.
“No, you’re fine right where you are,” he says before bending his head and placing a soft, sweet kiss on the nape of my neck that makes me shiver.
Chapter 28
Jessie
Isit on my bed as I dial Dr. Lisa’s number, keeping my eyes on the door in case one of my overprotective husbands walks in while I’m having this conversation, as it’s one I don’t particularly want them to hear. After a few seconds, Lisa answers the call and I tell her all about Hayden and the tests I’d like her to run. To my delight, she tells me she can squeeze me in this afternoon. That means less anxious waiting because I need answers and fast.
The elevator doors open as Shane and I stand in the apartment hallway and we’re greeted by Dr. Lisa’s smiling face.
“Hey,” I almost squeal as she steps out, holding my arms open for a hug. I don’t get a lot of female company around here and she and I get along so well that I love a visit from her, even if it is going to involve some needles, which I despise.
“Hi, Jessie,” she says as she hugs me with one arm, holding her medical bag in the other.
“Here, let me take that,” Shane offers and she hands it to him before wrapping both her arms around me.
“I’m so glad you could do this,” I say quietly in her ear.
“Anything for you guys, you know that,” she says as we release each other.
“You need anything, Doc?” Shane asks.
“Hmm, a coffee would be nice,” she replies with a smile.
“Sure, I’ll get Mikey to bring us some. He’s got a new machine he loves to impress people with. We can use my office,” he says as he slides an arm around my waist and we all start heading down the hallway. I glance sideways at Lisa. I have a feeling Shane isn’t going to let me out of his sight and it makes me groan inwardly.
As we pass the kitchen, Mikey is in the doorway and we stop to talk to him.
“Hey, Doc,” he says with a smile. Lisa saved his life not long after the brothers first came to New York and they all have a genuine affection for her, and she for them.
“Hi, trouble,” she replies.
“Could you bring us some coffees?” Shane asks.
“Sure thing,” Mikey replies.
“Can I have some peppermint tea instead please?” I smile sweetly.
“Of course. You feeling okay, Red?” he asks, his eyes narrowed in concern.
“Yeah.” I rub a hand over my stomach. “Just feeling a little queasy. I think it’s the thought of the needles,” I say with a shudder.
“You don’t have to do this,” Shane says, his hand gripping my hip tighter. “A cheek swab will do, won’t it?”
“Yes, but you want to be one hundred percent sure, right? There is no way to falsify a blood test. Cheek swabs can be contaminated more easily. I took the blood directly from Hayden’s arm myself. I just assumed I’d take Jessie’s the same way so I don’t have any swab tests with me. Sorry,” Lisa replies.
“Let’s just get this over with as quickly as possible then,” I say.
“If that’s what you want, sweetheart,” Shane says and then we leave Mikey to make our drinks while the three of us walk to Shane’s office.
Once we’re inside, I take a seat while Lisa starts pulling her equipment from her bag.
“What did you think of Hayden then?” I ask her.
“He seems like a nice enough kid,” she says with a shrug. “He didn’t talk much though. Seemed a little jumpy.”
