As the 4th of July was around the corner and there was alot to do, Rick wanted to make sure things were together now that Lesley was better and she had less trouble where she wasn't back in the hospital and the kids were having a great time in summer camp which gave Rick the idea of where he wanted to take Lesley for just the 2 of them.
“ Jessie, have you seen Rick? Alan needs him on a consultation in the clinic and I wanted to ask him about something for the kids.?” Lesley asked while in the lobby
“ I can have him paged if you'd like… Lesley, how is everything with you?”
“ I'm actually doing alot better. I haven't had any trouble the last couple of weeks and the kids are out of the house in camp which has been nice because it's giving me and Rick some time for ourselves.”
“ When do the kids come back from their camp.?”
“ About in 2 and a half weeks. It's alittle crazy. The girls are growing up so fast and Riley he's gonna start growing up fast soon. And before Rick and I know it we're gonna have an empty nest as they all go off to college.” Lesley commented
“ Look on the bright side before you know it Jesslyn or Genesis will be starting their own families and you'll be there to guide them through their first few weeks of becoming a mother.”
Jessie and Lesley got back to work and later Lesley met up with Rick before they finished their rounds and checked out where they went home to relax for a while.
“ feeling okay?” Rick asked while sitting on the couch.
“ Yeah I'm okay…. Tired but I feel alot better than I did a couple weeks ago.” Lesley answered but kissed Rick before he could talk.
“ You are beautiful, you know that… I just can't seem to imagine how my life would be without you.”
“ You don't have to at least not for a long time...” Lesley kissed Rick again.
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Over the next few weeks Rick and Lesley were both on duty with the hospital while the kids were back in school for the new school year. Noting that Lesley's upcoming appointment with the oncologist was coming up, Rick made sure that everything continued to be fine even though Lesley was still showing some concerning symptoms that he was afraid with something coming back or developing.
“ Rick, I am telling you that I'm fine now. Would you please stop with worrying so much.”
“ Lesley that is not something that is easy to do..” Rick pulled Lesley aside in the lounge. “ You have lost alot of weight again and I am worried about that.”
“ Rick, I have questioned and worried about that too. But how many times has Jerry continued with the usual pet scans and blood work and everything has always come back normal and in good standard. I don't want to start becoming paranoid now about these things especially when I have an upcoming appointment with him.” Lesley responded at a low tone
“ I'm sorry I didn't mean to upset you and you're right we should start getting paranoid now before your appointment… I'm hoping to later find some free time later. Would you maybe be up for a lunch date.?”
“ I would love to Sweetheart but I have a half day today and the rest of this week. Steve approved it.”
“ Lesley, I want to know what's going on. That is not like you to take a schedule like that when you've said you've been feeling great now really what's going on.?” Rick asked with a serious look on his face.
