Kendrick (Torey Hope: The Later Years #4) by A. D. Ellis

Author:A. D. Ellis [Ellis, A. D.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781942647140
Amazon: 194264714X
Publisher: A.D. Ellis Publishing
Published: 2016-03-19T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

“The hell I will!” Kendrick attempted to shoot up from his chair. Legs and arms flailing as he fought to gain some semblance of balance, he winced when pain shot through his body.

The look on Decker’s face was one of smug satisfaction.

“You okay?” Decker asked dryly. When Kendrick nodded angrily, Decker continued. “While you’ve almost knocked yourself flat just trying to get out of the chair, you proved my point precisely. You’re not ready to return to work full time. You’re not able to drive yet because of the medication and the casts. If you can get someone to bring you into work a couple hours a day, you can do some desk work. But, I want you to take at least two more weeks off.”

Decker crossed his arms across his chest signaling the conversation was over.

“Deck, I’m going fucking crazy at home. The medication has me in a fog, I’ve not felt this high since smoking pot back in school. Jay works every day, so I’m just sitting there watching soap operas. I haven’t watched Days of Our Lives since college, but I turned it on last week and can still mostly follow the storylines after just a few episodes. My life is a blur of pills, pain, daytime tv, and naps.”

“Sounds pretty nice to me. Enjoy it while you can. It’s just a couple more weeks, three at the most. I know I won’t be able to keep you away once you get the casts off.” Decker walked around to sit at his desk.

“Can I at least come in here and hang out? I can staple papers or make coffee or run copies. Something. Please?” Kendrick pleaded with his cousin.

Decker watched him for quite a while before shrugging. He sighed heavily, “Fine. But you have to get a ride in. If you get tired, take a nap in someone’s office. And if I think it’s too much, I’ll send you home, no questions asked.”

“That’s fine. It won’t be a problem. I just need to be out of that house. I’ll have someone bring me each day. Thanks, man. You’re saving me from going insane.”

“Whatever.” Decker started to go back to his work, but looked up thoughtfully. “You know, Dr. Parks is here a lot lately helping Zoey with the therapy sessions she’s running. Maybe you could get him to do your sessions here so you don’t have to find a way to his office. Just a thought.”

“Yeah, man, that’s a good idea.”

Kendrick checked his watch. Thank God, it’s almost time for another pill. My neck and shoulder are fucking on fire.

“Hey man, one last question,” Kendrick had gingerly heaved himself from the chair and hobbled toward the door, but he turned with a shit-eating grin on his face.

Decker raised an eyebrow, waiting on the question.

“Can I get a ride tomorrow morning?” Kendrick laughed at Decker’s eye roll.

“Only because you’re on my way. But I’m not going to be late for you, asshole. Be ready or you can find some other way to work.

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