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“Excellent. I have no doubts that Emily will make vast improvement with the plan we’ve discussed. She has a large support system and that makes a huge difference.”
He stands and holds out his hand. The three of us take turns shaking his hand and saying goodbye.
Caetlin’s small hand presses against my back and she sets her head against my shoulder. “Thank you, Liam. Thank you for much for being here for Emily.”
I wrap my arm around her, and we continue down the hallway. “Of course, Caetlin. Emily is my life.”
She smiles warmly, squeezing me closer to her body.
Reaching Emily’s room, Declan clasps a hand on my shoulder and gives it a gentle squeeze.
“I’m going to take Paige and head home.”
I nod and we enter the room.
Sarah and Paige are sitting in the couch next to the window adjacent to Emily’s bed. Their eyes are puffy and red-rimmed. Paige sniffles and Sarah daps her eyes with a tissue.
Declan is at Paige’s side within three strides and pulling her into his arms.
“I’m okay Declan,” she says, swiping at the tears that flow down her face.
His using his forefinger to lift her chin and kisses her lips gently.
I walk over to Emily’s side and push back the strands that have fallen over her forehead.
“Hi,” she whispers, looking up at me with warm, soft eyes.
“Hi,” I smile and lean down, pressing a kiss to her skin.
Declan and Paige say goodbye to Emily before leaving with Sarah in tow.
Caetlin hugs her tightly and whispers in her ear before kissing her and stepping out.
The next half hour is spent discussing what we planned with Dr. Nelson. Emily doesn’t say much during the entire conversation, but she doesn’t have to.
Her body language and facial expressions reveal her emotions. Shame, sadness, grief, and frustration flash across her face quickly and repeatedly.
She dips her chin causing her hair to fall from behind her ear.
“What are you thinkin’?” I ask, moving to sit on the bed. She shifts, making room for me.
She shrugs but keeps her eyes trained on her fingers that she fiddles on her lap.
“My mind is thinking too much for me to really pinpoint something specific.”
I nod in understanding and place my hand on her thigh and rub my thumb up and down the fabric of the hospital blanket.
“Do I need to stay here?” she whispers.
“Dr. Nelson would like you to stay for a few days while you’re recovering.” She raises her head, her eyes pivot between mine. “Still feeling groggy?” I ask, pushing her hair behind her ear.
“A little.”
“You need your rest.” I smile softly.
She releases a deep breath and turns to face the window. The natural light casts a glow across her eyes, causing them to appear translucent.
I pull one of her hands from her lap, intertwining my fingers with hers. Her gaze moves to our hands and her brows pinch.
