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“Will! For the last time, I’m not pregnant okay?” she said getting up from the couch swaying slightly as it pushed pain through her.
“Then what’s going on Liv? You’re swaying on your feet and you’re never sick.”
“Fine, I was out with Anna Saturday…we were in a small wreck, and I guess my ribs are just a bit more bruised than I thought they were.”
“Scott didn’t mention anything about it yesterday at poker.”
“He doesn’t know; he doesn’t like Anna. I’m just a bit sore.”
“A bit sore? Liv you passed out. You need to go see the doctor now.”
“I have work to do.”
“Work can wait, go to the doctor or else I’ll tell Scott about the wreck myself,” he warned, and she knew he would do it.
“Fine…I’ll go.”
“I’m coming with you.”
“No, you’re not, I don’t need a babysitter okay?”
“Why are you so moody if you’re not pregnant?” he asked as she grabbed her bag.
“I’m just tired. Scott’s been working late hours and I don’t sleep well.”
“Without him there, I swear I don’t know what happened to my independent assistant and friend. The second you met Scott it was like he was suddenly glued to your side.”
“I don’t know how it happened either,” she agreed wishing she did so could go back and avoid it.
She went to the clinic on the edge of town knowing they had the ability to check on her ribs without asking questions. An hour later, the doctor confirmed what she already knew.
“They’re broken, you still think I’m going to buy that this happened in a car accident?” he asked sitting down on a stool in front of her.
“No, my ex showed back up in town and came after me. I just didn’t want anyone finding out. He was picked up, but I didn’t go to the hospital last night. I…”
“Don’t want the hassle of it?” he asked sensing the truth in the admittance.
“Yeah, so what do I do?”
“Rest, don’t lift anything heavy, if you wrap them it’ll be easier to move.”
“Thanks…”
“I can write you a prescription for a pain medication, but I can only make it out in your real name.”
“Olivia Jackson,” she answered knowing the Tylenol wouldn’t help the way she was feeling right now.
“Alright get this filled and take it easy; you need to let them heal.”
“I will,” she said knowing it wouldn’t be possible unless Scot stopped.
That night Scott didn’t come home, and she was able to finally sleep after locking the door to the guest room. She wasn’t going to sleep in that bed, plus this one was better for her back and ribs. She got to work a bit early and met Will as she made a cup of tea.
“No coffee?” he asked with a smile.
“It doesn’t mean I’m pregnant, it’s just more soothing than coffee which makes me a bit jittery. I’m fine Will, the doctor checked and there’s nothing wrong so can we please drop it? He just figured that many steps and the constant reminder of them was a bit too much. So, until I feel better it’ll be the elevator.”
“Good, I can’t have you fainting on me again. You scared me yesterday Liv,” he said giving her a gentle hug that made her feel like crying.
