The Way We Wed by Pat Warren

Author:Pat Warren [Warren, Pat]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: suspense
Publisher: Silhouette Intimate Moments
Published: 2001-04-18T05:00:00+00:00

Jeff awoke from a dream, a good dream, and reluctantly opened his eyes. After his sweet recollection of their lovemaking at the Red Rock, he’d finally drifted to sleep. He was in Tish’s hospital cubicle, his head on the edge of her bed, his neck hurting from the awkward position. Leaning back, he rose to rub the back of his neck and saw that Tish hadn’t moved. He let out a frustrated sigh.

He picked up the small bottled water he’d brought in and drank deeply. His watch told him he hadn’t been asleep all that long, yet his body felt as if he’d been in that contorted position awhile. Wishful thinking, hoping the hours would rush by so now it would be time for her to wake up. So he could talk with her. So they could get on with their lives.

Feeling out of sorts, angry at the circumstances and the traitor whose selfish, diabolic agenda had caused the woman Jeff loved to be so badly injured, he strolled back to her bedside and tried not to let his feelings transmit themselves to her. He stood staring down at her frail body, her lovely features. “If wishes were horses, honey,” he whispered, “you and I would be riding off into the sunset right now.” Wearily, he left her cubicle.

Thelma was at the circular desk working on charts. “I’m going out for a while, Thelma. I’ve got to make a few calls, get something to eat. Let me give you my cell phone number in case she awakens, okay?”

“Certainly, Doctor.” Efficient as always, she wrote it down, then gave him a small smile. “It’ll do you good to get some air.”

Nodding, Jeff left, anxious to leave the hospital atmosphere with its unrelenting routine and muted PA announcements and antiseptic smells. It was different when it was his work atmosphere. So very different.

Striding down the hallway, he reached the bank of phones and called East, updating him. “I wish I could tell you some good news, but unfortunately there’s been no change.” Glancing out the window, he saw that the sun was lowering in the sky. Another day nearly gone and no improvement. To say that he wasn’t discouraged would be a lie, and he knew his voice conveyed his feelings all too well.

“I’m sorry, Jeff. Does the doctor tell you anything?”

“I wish. He says to hang in there.” Jeff ran a hand through his hair. “You know, I’ve heard of people remaining in comas for weeks, months, even years. Dad, that can’t happen. Not to Tish.”

“It won’t, son. She’ll be back with us as soon as the brain swelling goes down.” East had kept in touch with the doctors as well. “It’s difficult, I know, but keep the faith.”

“Right.” He needed a change of subject, something more cheerful, more hopeful. “Are Ally and Annie home yet?”

“Yes, and they’re both well and happy. The baby’s got red hair, Jeff.” There was a smile in East’s voice. “When Tish wakes up, why don’t the two of you plan to come here to Condor for a while.

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