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“Have you been sleeping upstairs?”
I took my clothes from his hands, not wanting to meet his eyes.
“Patrick? Why were you sleeping upstairs?”
“Because…” I hesitated, then looked into his eyes. “Because you weren’t fucking here. And I couldn’t sleep in our bed without you.”
The flash of anger I felt coursed through me as a headache began to form. I covered my eyes with my hand and rubbed my temples.
Cole put his hands on my shoulders. “Why don’t you sit while I make us something to eat?”
I could hear the hurt in his voice, and I hated myself for it. But evidently, I couldn’t control my emotions or what came out of my mouth.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt you like that.”
He held my face in his hands and kissed my cheeks. “I know, Patrick. We have a lot to talk about when your head doesn’t hurt. Let’s just get you fed.”
I locked my eyes on his. “I love you.”
“And I love you.”
CHAPTER 15
COLE
With each passing day, the severity of Patrick’s headaches was beginning to lighten up and not be so excruciating for him, but it still bothered him to watch TV for an extended amount of time. So we found other ways to occupy ourselves.
We hadn’t ventured out of the house in the four days since he’d been home from the hospital. Normally I’d be ready to get out, but now that I had him in my arms, I didn’t want to let go.
We spent a lot of time talking about our past and decisions we’d made we now wished we could change. Sometimes I wasn’t sure what he was referring to, but I was terrified to bring up anything right now because he was beginning to heal. Causing a setback for him would be the last thing I wanted to do.
My phone had alerted me to texts all morning. Simon had come by to check on him, but didn’t stay long.
“You guys should come swimming. The water is warming up nicely.”
“Yeah, I’ll let you know.”
I walked out with Simon, then pulled the door behind me. He must have sensed I needed to talk.
“What’s on your mind, Cole?”
I ran both hands through my hair, then fisted it. “I’ve got to tell him about the accident, but I don’t want to impede his recovery.”
Simon seemed to consider my statement. “Do you still think he doesn’t remember it?”
“Yes. He never says anything about it. Hasn’t asked either. We’ve got to go get the car taken care of at the holding company. And I don’t want to send him backward.”
“Physically, you’re not going to hurt him.”
“What if he gets angry? The mood swings are still happening, and I know it’s part of the injury. I’d never forgive myself if I said something else to injure him.”
“Cole, you can’t hide what happened. But I understand your hesitance. I would say go with your gut. If he gives you an opening, then take it.”
I nodded and thanked him. He had plans with the kids.
Not long after he left, another text came through from Cooper. I was hoping to hear from him. I didn’t want to just call and ask them over. The guilt was killing me and I had to talk to someone.
“You up to some company other than me?”
