Bosom Buddies by Holly Jacobs

Author:Holly Jacobs [Jacobs, Holly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B00VOLHKIE
Publisher: Montlake Romance
Published: 2015-08-17T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIX

“Are you comfortable?” Allie asked for the thousandth time. She knew she was pestering, but she couldn’t seem to help herself.

Anne just smiled. “I’m fine. The room’s fine. The bed’s fine, and I remember where the bathroom is.”

Allie sank into the chair at the side of Anne’s bed and smiled at the sight of her new friend cradling the baby. “I’m sorry.”

“You ready to talk about it?” Anne asked.

Allie didn’t have to ask what it was, or better yet, who it was. “No.”

Anne looked sympathetic. “Ian won’t talk about it either.”

“About what?” Allie asked innocently.

Anne wasn’t buying it. “About whatever went on between the two of you.”

Allie fiddled with Ryane’s blanket, avoiding Anne’s eyes, which seemed to see far too much. “I don’t know what you mean. Ian seems just fine to me.”

“Sure you do.” Anne reached over and squeezed Allie’s hand. “And Ian would seem fine no matter what. It’s his best defense, you just have to look a little deeper.”

“He’s been worried about you, that’s all. Now that you’re home and starting to heal, he’ll be fine.”

Anne shook her head. “You’re a nurse, Allie. I know you work with babies and new mothers mainly, but I also know you can look deeper. Take another look, Allie.”

Allie stood and shook her head. “You’re wrong,” she whispered.

Anne smiled a knowing smile. “And I say you’re the one who’s wrong. So, what are we going to do about it?”

Allie took a couple of steps toward the door. “There’s nothing to do.”

Anne just nodded. “If you say so.”

“I say so.” A gurgle from the baby brought smiles to both women’s faces. “Let’s not worry about Ian—he’s a big boy. Ryane, now, she might need some fussing over.” Allie planted a light kiss on Ryane’s forehead.

“Well, now that I’ve browbeat you, maybe it’s time I remembered to thank you,” Anne said.

“Don’t worry about it, I’m going to enjoy having someone to fuss over. My brothers might drive me nuts, but I kind of miss them showing up at my door.”

“You’re a fusser, huh?” Anne asked.

Allie nodded. “I try and hide it, but I might as well confess. You’re going to discover it on your own anyway. I like to have someone to fuss over. I think that’s why I became a nurse. Just think, they pay me to fuss.”

Anne chuckled. “I have to confess, I’m not very comfortable being fussed over, not that I have much experience.”

“Well, maybe it’s time you got a taste of it,” Allie said.

Anne shrugged.

“Did the baby’s father . . .” she let the question trail off.

Anne shook her head and her smile dimmed. “No, he didn’t fuss.”

“You don’t have to tell me. I wasn’t trying to pry.” Allie shouldn’t have brought it up. “But I’m here if you want to talk.”

“Maybe I will, someday, but not today. I think I’m going to curl up with Miss Ryane for a while.”

Allie moved toward the door. “You just call if you need me.”

Anne grinned. “I will,” she promised.

“And, Anne?” Allie turned, her hand on the door.

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