Chapter 41: That’s My Cue To Leave

Just as she was coming back to her senses, she noticed they had already pulled into the hospital parking. Was it just her, or was their coming back much, much shorter this time? “Are you ready to go back in?” He asked her as they listened to the soft music playing. She took a deep breath. “Yeah, if I’m being discharged tomorrow. It’s all good.” “Great.” He got down, brought her wheelchair, and boom, she was back in her hospital bed just like that. “I had fun!” “I need to...” They both started simultaneously. “You first,” She finally gave in. “I need to get back to my hotel room, and you need to have some rest. Tomorrow is the ‘big day.’” He said, putting an end to their short escape.  She smiled softly. “Yea. I had fun today.”  They lapsed into silence. Was she the only one feeling the electric currents in the atmosphere? Finally, she gathered her courage and looked up into his eyes.  The look he was giving her was so intense. He slowly came closer to her, and her body was on autopilot