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Jason answered the call on the first ring, and Gray filled hi Jason promised that he’d let Claire know, and that they would be at the hospital as soon as possible Gray also called his brother Nick as due to arrive in town at any s for Suzy to Nick, hell everyone kne he felt about her but her She knew of course that he was attracted to her, and she fought that attraction at every corner

"Hey Nick," Gray began as his brother’s voice ca on Suzy had an accident, and we are at the hospital"

"Oh shit, you didn’t get your chance to sleep with her finally and give her a heart attack or so did you?"

"Funny, sht now"

Gray heard Nick take a deep breath, and then all joking was gone from his voice "Man, I’ yet She took a pretty ugly fall though" Gray gave Nick a brief rundown of what had happened, and even though he assured hi the name of the hospital and told Gray he was only lad for all the support he could get at this point

Finally, after what seemed like years, a different nurse came out and told him that Suzy was finished and was on her way back to her roo her to think he’d left her When he entered the room, Suzy’s eyes locked on him, and she held her hand out

Gray took her hand and pulled the seat up beside her The nurse told hi for the results and that the doctor would be back in as soon as she had them Gray leaned over the bed and brushed a kiss on Suzy’s forehead and asked, "How are you, baby?"

"Besides feeling like I’ve been beat with a baseball bat, I’ood tiive you the ht you have ever had, and I think I succeeded, right?"

"Oh yeah, I’ht now, though, that all y behavior here is totally due toor anything"

"Duly noted As soon as you’re healed, I’ll sex you up, just as we planned"

Suzy choked on a laugh, grabbing her ribs as if it hurt her "Ugh, no jokes, laughing is torture right now"

Just as Gray was getting ready to go find the nurse for pain medication, Dr Mills walked in "Got your results here, Ms Denton, and as suspected you have broken your right ankle We will get a soft cast on your ankle tonight and then have the hard cast put on within a few days As for the pain you’re having in your ribs, there is no sign of any broken bones which is very good I suspect that you have bruised your ribs which can be very painful as well There was no indication of anything abnormal on the CT of your head and due to the level of your alertness, I will allow pain medication I assume that your fiancé will be on hand to care for you?"

"You assuht, Dr Mills I’ll make sure that my fiancé is co her to the hospital?"

"Yes, she’ll be adht for observation due to the head injury and could possibly be released as early as to to start the process of having Ms Denton admitted How’s your pain level?"

Before Suzy could speak, Gray said, "She’s hurting, please give her soht in with painwhen I e me if you have any concerns"

Soon the nurse returned with the proers curled tightly around his A light knock sounded at the door and Claire stuck her head around it "Oh, Gray, thank goodness, I just couldn’t wait another nancy card, and rolled out soree to let me come back "How is she?"

"She has a broken ankle, and is just really banged up They have her pretty heavily ht now so she’s coht for observation"

Claire’s hand flew to her mouth and the tears this time were real "Oh no! Poor Suz, she lad you were there with her No matter how she protests, I know she cares about you Her sister Beth is in the waiting roo over, Claire silently leaned over and kissed Suzy on the cheek and Gray heard her whisper, "I love you,rooo buy soown and so for you Gray?"

Looking at Claire with gratitude, Gray said, "If Jason or Nick could loanin these all night, they won’t be too great in theGray; ill get you both everything you will need As soon as they ive Jason a call so that at least Beth can come back for a brief visit"

Claire walked over and gave his shoulder a quick squeeze, "She’ll be fine, there is no way she’d be caught in that horrid hospital gown for any longer than necessary, trusthis shoulder one last squeeze, Claire went out the door and back to the waiting room

Soon a nurse arrived and inforside the gurney as she was transferred to another floor and a room with one, Gray called Nick and let him knohat room number they were in

Within moments, the door opened quietly and Nick and a wonize cah they didn’t reselance Nick walked over to his side as her sister approached the hospital bed Leaning down, she picked up Suzy’s other hand and said, "Suzy-Q is there nothing you won’t do for some attention?"

Gray was shocked at the co his mouth to defend Suzy when her sister continued on in a voice obviously laced with affection and concern

"I leave you on your own and look where you end up You’re in a hospital surrounded by hunky doctors and also have a hunkyI hate theup the pavement with your body, you still look like a uess you’re too high on the good stuff to answer ht?"

Finally, Gray found his voice and asked, "I take it you’re Beth, her sister?