Building A (Strange) Family

Doctor

David didn't accompany Lilly to the doctors.
Usually to early, still daylight.
But November freed him up and, since he had no bikes to fix up at the moment, he gladly offered to take Lilly in.

Which is why she found it so strange when he changed half way through her appointment.

First, it started with fidgeting.
Moving around in the chair while the doctor examined her.

Then, it was rushing out, tugging Lilly's hand before she could even schedule a follow up.

"What was he doing? Is there something wrong with your neck? Why was he so fixated on your neck?"
He started before they were even out the door.

"I don't think he was fixated on it..." Lilly assured.

"I don't like him. I've never seen a doctor use a stethoscope on a neck before.
He kept touching it; why your neck? He was-"

"David, the man seemed more interested in my feet of you ask me!"

"... You say that like it's supposed to make me feel better."

Lilly turned to look at him fully.
"David... Are you jealous?"

David looked at her for a moment, eye blank.
"Well, yeah, as a matter of fact. I don't like him touching you... Especially your neck like that. It just..."

Lilly wrapped her arms around David's neck and leaned back against the Jeep, pulling him against her.

"You know you have no reason to be jealous, right? I have no interest in anyone but you, right?"

He took a deep breath, leaning his forehead against hers.

"It's not like that. Jealous is the wrong word...
I don't trust guys around you. I know what animals they can be...
I almost lost you once, Lilly..."

Oh... It started to click for her.

"... Listen. I just started with him. It probably wouldn't be hard to request a female provider..."

He pulled back, his eyes lighting up and smiling returning.
"You would do that for me?"

Lilly rolled her eyes, smiling as well.
"Well... Yeah, I would kind of prefer that anyway.
It's kinda cute seeing you get all riled up, though."