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"Going to get you actual food before the agents come."
"Mm perfect. Can I rest a little bit before they come back?"
She looks at me, looking fragile in that hospital gown and her hair a mess.
"Of course, love. I'll be here when you wake."
"Archer?"
"Yes?"
"Can I have a kiss?"
"I didn't want to hurt you before."
"It won't hurt. I promise. I need to feel your warmth just a little bit."
I get up and go right beside her. Bending down ever so gently and kissing her with barely a press down. "More will come, love, don't worry. I need that cut to heal just a little bit more. No need to cause you pain when I want to only show you love."
"Thank you." She says, and I can feel her breath on my lips. I kiss her cheek. The one that's not bruised and go sit down while she dozes off.
***
Two hours later, Daphne is fed from the food that Cordelia and Nisa picked up. They got her spinach tortellini pasta, and Daphne's eyes lit up when she saw it. She didn't stop eating until it
was gone entirely. Laughing with Nisa and her sister. It felt almost
normal. Now, we are just waiting for the agents to arrive.
The discharge nurse already came in to let Daphne know that as long as she is feeling up to it, she can go home after the agents leave. Of course, Daphne said yes. I don't blame her. She probably wants a hot shower to scrub away the days away from home. And to sleep in her own clothes in her own bed. Finally, the time has come. I hear the agents ask the nurse outside where to find Daphne.
"Hey, Daph, the agents are here."
"Okay. I'm ready."
"They won't let me stay in here. Are you sure you're good?"
"Yes, I will be fine."
"Okay, love."
The agents walk in. I don't recognize them. One blonde, one redhead. They both look like they have a stick up their asses. They nod to me and address Daphne.
"Good evening, miss. We are sorry to do this while you are resting and recovering, but we need your statement." The blonde one says this.
"Of course, I understand."
The redhead looks to me. "Sir, I'm under the impression that you are the agent that found her. But because you are also a significant other, I need you to step out of the room.
"I understand." I give Daphne a quick kiss on the forehead and walk out. Gods, please don't ask her anything about me.
About an hour later, the agents both come out of the room. They look at me, nod, and then walk out. Well, she obviously didn't say anything that incriminated me. I still feel awful that she had to lie for me. Going back into the room, I find her just staring off into the distance. "Ready to go home?"
"Yes. I cannot wait."
"I'll go get one of the nurses to take your IV out and get your vitals checked one last time. Then we can go."
"Perfect." She smiles to me. As perfect as you.
