Cole.
Chapter Twenty-Two
Roxie
The next day, Lacey is really anxious to get out of the hospital and I don’t blame her. She gives me a tired smile and my heart hurts for her. The thing is, because she’s so frustrated about being in hospital in the first place, she’s not looking at the brighter side. Lacey is very lucky to have only suffered a mild head injury and that nothing more serious has happened to her. I’m sure she’ll realize that once she’s out of this place.
This morning Lacey was complaining to me about what Cole had told her about the ‘no girl on tour’ ban until Joe is found. I think this a great idea, but, just like with the previous issue, Lacey doesn’t see it that way yet. She just wants to spend as much time with Cole as possible. However, when Cole tells her the latest news, I’m sure she will be happier.
“Hey,” I greet her.
“Sneak me out of here, please,” she begs.
“I don’t think Cole would be happy about that,” I laugh at her.
“He’s worse than the doctors! He won’t even let me walk to the bathroom to pee!”
“He just wants to take care of you.” I sit down beside her bed as we wait for the doctor to come tell us if Lacey can go home tonight or not. She’s had more tests and check-ups done today, and she seems like herself so I think it will be good news.
Cole walks in with the doctor shortly after and explains to Lacey that she is extremely lucky and can go home. The doctors are pleased with the results and as long as she rests, she can leave the hospital.
“If you experience dizziness, blurred vision, bleeding to the head or anything else that causes you to worry, you need to get to the hospital right away,” the doctor tells her. Lacey, being eager to get out of here, agrees to everything she says.
“Another thing,” the doctor adds. “You have to head straight home. I want you to rest as much as possible because anything can happen after a head injury. You need to take it easy and you’re not allowed to be alone for a couple of months, just in case.”
After signing some papers, Lacey is free to go, and I’ve seriously never seen her look so happy. Cole demands she have a wheelchair and Lacey keeps quiet. I know her legs are still a bit shaky, but, by the look on Cole’s face, even I wouldn’t argue. He’s determined to make everything as easy as possible for her. She has a good man.
“Am I coming back with you and Crystal?” she asks me.
“No,” I grin over at Cole.
“You’re coming on the bus with us,” Cole tells her.
“But, the doctor said I need to go home,” she frowns.
“We’re going back to my place where you’re going to heal and relax,” Cole tells her.
“You’re not going on tour?” She sounds shocked. I was, too, when Mason told me.
“No, it’s been called off until I know you are better, and until then, I am not leaving your side.” He leans down to give her a kiss and my heart swells.
***
An hour later, I walk alongside Cole as he wheels Lacey out of the hospital and towards a private entrance where the tour bus is waiting. When I see it, I become very nervous and start to sweat. I haven’t stepped foot on that bus since I left with Lacey all those months ago. I don’t think I’m ready to get back in there.
Seeing Lacey, the guys all run out of the tour bus and fuss over her. They care about her as much as Cole and I do. At the end of the day, we’re a family.
Cole picks Lacey up into his arms and carries her up the steps. I know without asking he’s going to take her to the bed at the back of the bus. He won’t want Lacey up front.
“You coming?” Paige asks, before she runs onto the bus.
“No,” I answer and decide I will return the wheelchair.
When I get back, I see Mason leaning against the car Crystal and I drove in to get down here.
“Why aren’t you on the bus?” he asks with a confused look.
“I can’t go in there.” I glance at the bus and shake my head. No, I’m
Chapter Twenty-Two
Roxie
The next day, Lacey is really anxious to get out of the hospital and I don’t blame her. She gives me a tired smile and my heart hurts for her. The thing is, because she’s so frustrated about being in hospital in the first place, she’s not looking at the brighter side. Lacey is very lucky to have only suffered a mild head injury and that nothing more serious has happened to her. I’m sure she’ll realize that once she’s out of this place.
This morning Lacey was complaining to me about what Cole had told her about the ‘no girl on tour’ ban until Joe is found. I think this a great idea, but, just like with the previous issue, Lacey doesn’t see it that way yet. She just wants to spend as much time with Cole as possible. However, when Cole tells her the latest news, I’m sure she will be happier.
“Hey,” I greet her.
“Sneak me out of here, please,” she begs.
“I don’t think Cole would be happy about that,” I laugh at her.
“He’s worse than the doctors! He won’t even let me walk to the bathroom to pee!”
“He just wants to take care of you.” I sit down beside her bed as we wait for the doctor to come tell us if Lacey can go home tonight or not. She’s had more tests and check-ups done today, and she seems like herself so I think it will be good news.
Cole walks in with the doctor shortly after and explains to Lacey that she is extremely lucky and can go home. The doctors are pleased with the results and as long as she rests, she can leave the hospital.
“If you experience dizziness, blurred vision, bleeding to the head or anything else that causes you to worry, you need to get to the hospital right away,” the doctor tells her. Lacey, being eager to get out of here, agrees to everything she says.
“Another thing,” the doctor adds. “You have to head straight home. I want you to rest as much as possible because anything can happen after a head injury. You need to take it easy and you’re not allowed to be alone for a couple of months, just in case.”
After signing some papers, Lacey is free to go, and I’ve seriously never seen her look so happy. Cole demands she have a wheelchair and Lacey keeps quiet. I know her legs are still a bit shaky, but, by the look on Cole’s face, even I wouldn’t argue. He’s determined to make everything as easy as possible for her. She has a good man.
“Am I coming back with you and Crystal?” she asks me.
“No,” I grin over at Cole.
“You’re coming on the bus with us,” Cole tells her.
“But, the doctor said I need to go home,” she frowns.
“We’re going back to my place where you’re going to heal and relax,” Cole tells her.
“You’re not going on tour?” She sounds shocked. I was, too, when Mason told me.
“No, it’s been called off until I know you are better, and until then, I am not leaving your side.” He leans down to give her a kiss and my heart swells.
***
An hour later, I walk alongside Cole as he wheels Lacey out of the hospital and towards a private entrance where the tour bus is waiting. When I see it, I become very nervous and start to sweat. I haven’t stepped foot on that bus since I left with Lacey all those months ago. I don’t think I’m ready to get back in there.
Seeing Lacey, the guys all run out of the tour bus and fuss over her. They care about her as much as Cole and I do. At the end of the day, we’re a family.
Cole picks Lacey up into his arms and carries her up the steps. I know without asking he’s going to take her to the bed at the back of the bus. He won’t want Lacey up front.
“You coming?” Paige asks, before she runs onto the bus.
“No,” I answer and decide I will return the wheelchair.
When I get back, I see Mason leaning against the car Crystal and I drove in to get down here.
“Why aren’t you on the bus?” he asks with a confused look.
“I can’t go in there.” I glance at the bus and shake my head. No, I’m
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