Page 95 of Fortunate Miracles
“She said she woke me from a coma by stimulating a nerve below my skull.”
“She did, and until you’re healed, you need to keep your stress down. That’s very important. Your big old brain is sensitive right now,” I smile. “Just focus on healing. There’s lots of time for questions later.”
“Fine, but I don’t like it. You’re older, Sum. I can see that, and I’m weak. I’ve got no muscle tone. I don’t think I’m going to like the answers to my questions.”
“Thequestions can wait. They need to wait, trust me. Now, do you need anything? Want some ice or water?”
“Mothering mode activated. That didn’t take you long,” he smiles. “Ice would be good.”
I get up and wheel the bed table over, setting the ice, water, and remote on it. I take a seat and tip the ice cup into his mouth. “Wanna watch tv?”
“Sure. That show last night was good.” I turn the sitcom back on, then pull a chair over and take Jake’s hand. “Is it really gonna be okay, Sum?” He sounds so unsure.
“Yeah, it is,” I smile, looking into his eyes. “Promise.”
Leigh comes back in with broth at lunchtime. “Hey guys. Jake, ready for some broth?”
“My favorite food,” he deadpans.
Chuckling at him, I get up and stretch. “Behave. You’ll be back to burgers in no time. While you eat, I’m gonna grab some lunch too. I’ll be back quickly.” I lean over and kiss his cheek.
“You’re leaving?” Jake is freaking out again.
“I’m just going downstairs to grab a plate of food. I’m not even leaving the building.”
“Don’t be long. Please.” Jake sounds vulnerable right now. He’s putting on a brave face, but deep down, he’s scared.
“If Jake doesn’t think the smell of food would bother him, I can have something sent up for you, Summer?” Leigh offers.
“Thanks Leigh. Jake, I’m just going next door to grab my bag. Less than a minute, okay?”
“K. Thanks, Sum.”
I squeeze his hand and walk out. Zander is working on his laptop on the couch in the room. “Hey. Leigh offered to have food sent up for lunch. Jake got stressed when I said I was leaving, so I’m gonna grab my bag and go back in. Are you okay here by yourself?”
“I’m fine, darling. Jensen is printing a large poster of Troy falling into the pool for me today,” he smiles. “Payback for the penguin. How is Jake?”
“Good for you. Jake is outstanding. Curious, but not pushing since I asked him not to. He realizes a lot of time has passed, though.”
“Text if you need anything. I’ll be here,” Zander replies.
“Thanks, Dad.” Grabbing my bag, I go back into Jake’s room. He finished his broth, and Leigh is checking his vitals. I drop my bag on the couch and check my phone. I have texts from the guys asking about Jake. Sending a quick group reply, I tell them I’m with him now and will check in after school.
“Summer. I’ll grab the menu for you,” Leigh offers before leaving the room.
She comes back, and I choose a chicken salad and a cupcake. Thanking her, I take my seat again. “How bad was the broth?” I ask.
“Not bad. It was chicken, I think. Hey, what day is it?”
“Friday.”
“Are you gonna give me more?”
“Nope, and don’t ask.”
“Fine. I might snooze. Seems I get tired quickly. Don’t leave while I’m asleep, okay?”
“Promise I’ll stay here. Sleep Jake.”
