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“Am I going todie?” She asked, lips trembling.
“Would I letthat happen?” He smiled at her as he pressed her stomach. “Iam going to give you something for the pain, and I recommend that youeat lots of fruits and vegetables to counteract the sweetness. Howabout an apple? A nice juicy one?” To her delight, he pluckedone from a basket behind him and handed it to her.
“Thank you.”
“You are mostwelcome.”
“You are sopretty.”
Brooke had to biteback the laugh as she noticed the flush staining his tanned cheeks.
“No one hasever accused me of that before.” Touching her cheek gently, helifted her off the cot and went to talk to the mother.
*****
“I’llwalk you out.”
She stiffenedslightly as he leaned off the doorjamb and came towards her.
“You did nothave to wait.”
“I was doingsome paperwork. It’s a beautiful night; how about dinner?”
“No.”
“Aren’tyou hungry,” he fell into step as she started turning out thelights.
“I have food athome.”
“There is thislovely French restaurant-”
“The answer isno.”
“Iguarantee you will enjoy the meal and the company,” He teased.
She was about toblast him when they heard a commotion at the door.
“Who-”The word was barely out of his mouth before the door burst open.
“It’s myold lady.” Marcus gasped. “It’s Lisa, help her.”
“Whathappened?” Brooke was already turning on lights as Cooperrushed into the nearest examination room.
“Put her on thebed,” Cooper ordered. “What the hell happened?” Herasped, ripping off her blouse.
“We - she - Isaw her with the guy at the mechanic shop-” He stumbled back.“He was touching her-” Cooper slammed him against thewall before Brooke could stop him.
“You son ofa bitch! You did this to her?”
“I lostcontrol-” He was whimpering.
“Dr.Rochester!” Brooke’s voice snapped him out of the desireto pound the bastard into the ground, and he released the man andrushed back to the table.
“Multiplecontusions and her face - Jesus Christ!”
“I cannot feela pulse.” Brooke’s hands were shaking, much to herdismay.
“Is she dead?”Marcus squeaked.
