Nikki could see Daryl was serious .
She headed out the room and saw dr jones at the desk
She explained what had happened with the nurse and explained Daryl needed to go home .
"He's scared enough as it is , to then have someone scream at him like that is not on can't you see if he will walk now with the walker , remove the catheter and see if he goes then please let me take him home please" she begged
"I'll come and examine him and see about getting therapy in with him as soon as possible, and I'll see if I can find Gloria to remove his catheter. I apologize for the previous nurse. We're short staffed and busier than usual, but it's not an excuse to be rude."
Nikki thanked the doctor and returned to Daryl's room.
Daryl saw Nikki enter the room
"So can I go" he asked her
She sat on the edge of the bed , dr jones is going to get therapy to come and see and Gloria will come to remove the catheter so hopefully yes baby , I'm sorry she spoke to you like that you did not deserve that"
"'S alright. I'm used to it."
"Honey, that isn't something you should be used to, though. You're not a punching bag for people to take their frustrations out on."
"Nik I know what people think of me I'm a Dixon , I'm a trashy red neck , when I was a photographer people used to make fun of the way I spoke , Caroline use to tell me not to talk at functions due to ma southern accent kinda just used to it now" he smiled at her
"I'm only going to say this once," Nikki was seething, but she spoke calmly. "You are not a trashy redneck. You are smart, you're a brilliant photographer, you're a hard worker, and you have the biggest heart of anyone I know. I dare someone to ever do or say anything that makes you question your self-worth. You're so much more than you give yourself credit for, and it's about time people started making you feel good about yourself."
Daryl leant forward and kissed her gently on the lips
"Ya need to believe too just how amazing ya are that ya deserve to be loved ok"
The next moment Gloria and Pete walked in .
"So you wanna go home I hear , let Gloria remove your catheter , then show me you can take 5 steps with the walker and use the bathroom ok I'll sign you out" Pete smiled
"Aww, man...it's gonna hurt, ain't it?" Nikki noticed that Daryl's hands were shaking.
Gloria headed over to him
"Nikki can sit on the bed and hold you I'll be as quick as I can I promise"
Nikki sat next to him on the bed, and pulled him into her arms
"Once this is over it's just the walking then we can go home , just hold onto me ok"
She watched as Daryl placed his head into her neck , he was shaking it really did break her heart
"Shush baby it's all ok" she whispered
She then looked at Pete
"Um one question I have how much longer will he have to wear this brace for?"
She carried on gently stroking Daryl's hair whilst Gloria did what she had to do .
"Mmmmmm...fuck...it burns..."
"Blow your breath like you're blowing out birthday candles, Daryl. I'm almost done."
"Don't make me do this again, Nik. I hate it."
