When Fate Steps In

Chapter 37 Asia or Hawaii

Chapter 37 Asia or Hawaii

After Logan and Honor left the Huntzburger Manor, they headed to the hospital. It was almost visiting hours. They stopped by Dr. Wilson's office. He was with a patient, so they waited in his waiting room. Honor and Logan discuss the situation. Logan still had to talk with Rory. He was planning on taking her to Asia for their honeymoon, but now he is thinking Hawaii. They could stop in California to get Shira settled. Honor could stay a few days. Then she could head back home while Logan and Rory go to Hawaii for two weeks.

The receptionist told Logan and Honor that Dr. Wilson is available now. When they entered the office, Dr. Wilson asked if they had made any decisions? "We have her set up for Cliffside in Malibu," Logan answered. "That's an excellent faculty." "The only problem is that they can not take her until January 2nd," Logan said. Honor spoke up "She can stay with me until we fly out there." Dr. Wilson nodded his head. "I'm not sure that is a good idea. She will be going through withdrawals. Alcohol and pills. Honor I am sure you are capable of handling your mother normally, but this will not be pretty."

"Then what do we do? I love my mother, but it is Christmas. I do not want to disrupt my family." Logan said sadly. "I think the best thing to do is leave your mom on the 7th Floor until she has a room ready at Cliffside. The doctors and nurses on that floor are better equipped to help her." Logan stood up and shook Dr. Wilson's hand. "Thank you. Is she where we can see her now?" "Yes, but I advise you not to say anything about Cliffside. It is better to wait until she is over the first round of withdrawal." Logan and Honor agreed.

When they entered Shira's room, she is sitting up in bed watching TV. "Logan, Honor, I am so glad to see you. Have you talked with Dr. Wilson? Has he said when I can go home? I am feeling much better. Not sure what happened. I must have slipped in the kitchen. I should have a stern talk with Robyn. She must have left something on the floor." "Mother, I am glad you are feeling better." Logan paused for a minute. "I am truly sorry that you think you have to lie to us about what happened." Honor touched Logan's arm. "Let me, Mother blood was drawn when you came in the ER. We as well as the doctors know how much alcohol and Xanax and God only knows what else, I stopped listening after Xanax." Shira turned her head. She did not want to talk about it. "Logan, tell me about your wedding. Does Rory have everything she needs? Tell me what you got her for Christmas." Shira said trying to change the subject. "Mom we don't have to talk about the overdose now. But we will talk about it. You are not going home right now. Dr. Wilson believes you should stay for a few more days" Honor told her. "Dr. Wilson is an old hack. He just doesn't want to bother with me. I want a second opinion." Shira said. "No mother," Logan said as he stood up. "Where is my phone. I want to call your father. He will surely be able to get me out of here. It's Christmas" Logan nodded his head at Honor. She removed a phone from her purse and gave it to Logan. "Mother, this is your new phone. It has preprogrammed numbers. My number is in here as well as Honor's and Dad's. Anyone else you need to talk to will have to be preapproved by me or Dr. Wilson. i'm sorry mom. I am truly sorry that it has come to this." Logan told her. He was pacing back and forth in the room. His stomach was hurting. He thinks he has an ulcer. She was the parent. He was not supposed to have to lay down the law. Honor stood up. "We are going to go. Visiting hours are over. We will be back tomorrow. I will check with the nurses to see if it is okay to bring you Christmas dinner" Logan bent down to kiss her on the cheek. "Fine, if you must leave." Shira huffed. She did not like this at all. She turned the TV volume back up as they walked out of the room.

"When are we going to tell her about rehab?" Honor asked. "I don't know. Right now, we are playing it by ear. We are listening to the doctors and letting them lead."

When Logan got home, the boys were on the floor in the sitting room wrapping presents. Karson was helping them. "Logan, don't come in here," Will said as he jumped up. "You have to go upstairs" Logan laughed, "Okay, was your mother?" "She is upstairs," Chris said. "Now go," he said as he gave Logan a little push toward the stairs.

He could still hear them giggling when he hit the top of the stairs "Ace? You are up here. I have been banished from the 1st floor." "I'm in here," Rory said from one of the guest rooms. "What are you doing up here?" Logan asked. Rory shut the door and headed for their bedroom. "Nothing. Now follow me. Tell me what was decided about Shira."

"Wow, get right to the point. We are sending her to a rehab center in California, Cliffside, it is in Malibu. They will not have a bed ready for her until January the 2nd." Rory sits down at the end of the bed while Logan sits down in the desk chair. "Go ahead. I know there is more" ''We, that is me, Honor and you will be flying to California with Shira on January 2nd." Logan stopped waiting to see her reaction. "Well Logan, you have to do what you have to do. You are the head of this family. It is your responsibility." Logan stood up and went to sit by Rory on the bed. He hugged her and kissed her. "Do you know how much I love you?" Rory nodded. "Yes, I know."

"It won't be so bad. We will get married at midnight on New Year's Eve. We will spend the night at DragonFly, or we could come back here." Logan said. Wherever we go, we will disappear until we meet Honor and Shira on the tarmac. We will fly to California. Get Shira settled. Then fly to Hawaii for two weeks. Is that okay? I was planning on taking you to Asia." Rory nodded her head as she was thinking. "Can I change our plans just a little?" "Sure, whatever you want. I just want you happy and alone." Logan said. "After the Wedding, I would like to go stay at the Martin. Billy will be at our house with the boys." Logan nodded. So far so good. "I would also like to go to Hawaii for 1 week and fly back to California and take the boys to Disneyland" Rory slowly turned toward Logan, not sure of his reaction. "I know it is winter, but California is warm year-round. It will also give you a chance to talk with your mother's doctors or even her."

Logan smiled. "I like that plan. I will get on it right now and make reservations." As he stood to leave, Rory stopped him. "You can't go downstairs yet. They are wrapping our presents." "Well then, what should we do while we wait?" Logan said as he winked at Rory.