Return To Paradise

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'no one is here?' Andre sighed. 'shaun said he would bring her home so we can look after her' seeing Shaun's car pull in the drive, Andre grinned until he looked in the passenger side only to see it empty. "Shaun, I was just about to call. Did Brielle not get released?" "Yes but she was adamant she is staying at my fathers. I tried. Many are staying at her home this evening. I would've stayed but all rooms are taken" "all?" "Yes. Orson and Miley in one. Brendan and mahlia in another. Tanya and Zach. Georgie and Bennett. Leonardo is staying too. I'm not sure if Tyrone is. They all said they were having an early night but I doubt it. This is far from okay" "is there anything we can do?" "Maybe you can go there. Make sure she rests" Andre nodded "she needs to" "I agree. I will go there tomorrow evening and see how she is" "thanks Shaun".
Arriving at brielles, Andre was shocked to see the gates open. 'They are usually closed' exiting his car, Andre shut the door just as Tanya walked out. "Not the person I expected. Hi Andre" "expecting more?" "Yes" "she just got out of hospital" "are you.. never mind" Tanya walked in and looked around "it's not Tarah. It's Andre" "where is that woman?" "Who knows. She's always doing something" "you aren't wrong" just as Andre entered, Tarah pulled in. "Andre" "there is quite a lot here" "all caring about our Xena" Brielle grinned "crap. Chad" "yep let's go. It's okay right?" "Of course. See you two in the morning" "not at two a.m you don't" "I know. Night you two" "night all" "night" 'what the hell?'. "Good to see you out of hospital" "it's good. I can sleep properly in the comfort of my own bed and home" "as you should, you look tired" "I am. I will sleep soon" "that's all of us I think" "yep. I'm exhausted" 'okay so they are planning to sleep' "pudding?" "PUDDING?" Leo laughed "I made some earlier" "I'm starving" "no doubt. In two weeks you can start eating heavier meals" "looking forward to it but so far I'm not disappointed. At least I can have delicious desserts" "it gives me something to do too" "I can help" "stay out of my kitchen" "yours?" "While I'm cooking" "ugh, fine" Leo grinned "I will give you.." "no you won't" "fine" Leonardo entered the kitchen while Andre sat down. When the front door opened, Andre immediately turned. "Here she is" "miss Brielle. It's great to see you out of the hospital. I know you can't have these now but I know they are a favourite" Brielle showed a gentle grin as Tarah handed her a box of chocolate" "mom, I will eat.." "no you will not" everyone laughed as Tarah pointed her finger at Georgie. "In trouble" "thank you" "I'm always in trouble" "I better hide these from her" "do that" "until I can eat them" "ugh.. with me right?" "Probably" Tarah grinned "when You Can eat them, let's go out for dinner" "sounds great to me.." the front door opening, everyone was on guard not expecting anyone else. "Brielle" Brielle looked at Shannon. "Sure. Just come in" "your father.. hmm never mind. How are you feeling?" "As good as expected.." Leo placed down the pudding and Brielle grinned "better now" Shannon chuckled like many others "I was told many will be partying" "one guess who that was" "he only wants the best for her" "we are" Brielle grinned "all of you. There is no partying in my home. We never party in one's house" "respect" "that's right. How are you?" "I'm doing fine. Irene left" "and you are okay?" "Yes. It's giving all of us a break from her outbursts" Brielle nodded "as long as you are alright" "and you" "plenty of wonderful support" "I can see that" "but usually one would knock" "sorry. I was told many are here and to just walk in" "after this, I will be going to bed" "and all of you?" "Are staying" "not me but Leonardo will lock me out" "safety, Tarah. Not you" Tarah grinned "I know" 'good. She will be safe'.

Finishing off their pudding, Brielle stood up only for Andre to do the same. "I will do this" "I have it sorted" "I'm still going to the kitchen" "liquid?" "Yes" "do that. We all need rest" "I agree" "and that's me out for the evening. Miss.." "tomorrow is fine Tarah. I'm allowed to walk" "not too much" "it's a quarter mile. I will be just fine" "I'm driving anyway. I can collect you" "perfect. Thanks Tarah" "see all of you tomorrow" "bye mom" "bye Tarah".
"I better do the same" Andre nodded 'she should be home resting. Where is she going?'.
Grabbing a bottle of water, Brielle looked at Leonardo "thank you Leonardo. It means a lot" "poppet, we are always here for you. Go get some rest. This will take five minutes then I will lock the gates" "okay. Good night" "good night" Brielle walked out as everyone else stood up. "Good night all" "good night" Brielle looked at Andre and Shannon. "Leonardo will lock the gates shortly. Thanks for checking in" "you need rest" "I'm planning to go to sleep now. I needed a water" Shannon grinned "good. Goodnight Brielle" "good night guys". Brielle walked up the stairs with Miley and Orson then entered her room. 'finally. My bed' "xena" Miley threw her phone and remote on the bed "oh, thanks. Completely forgot about them" "of course you did. Night" "night".
Hiding the remote, Brielle then laid down and put her phone on charge before closing her eyes.

Waking up to a weight over her, Brielle immediately moved. "Brielle" Andre sat up with concern. "fucking hell. I didn't know you had stayed" Andre nodded "come lay back down" "it's nine. I'm going to the bathroom and heading down stairs" "what do you need?, I will get it" "breakfast. I don't eat here" "you need to rest" "no. I just need to take it easy" Brielle stood up and walked to her bathroom. 'hey it's still pretty neat. First full night I have had since surgery. That was good'.

"Good morning poppet" "good morning, did you sleep well?" "Very. Oh, hi Andre" "morning. Is there coffee?" "There is" "I will make us one" "poppet can't have coffee" "poppet?" Brielle grinned as Leonardo spoke "her grandpa used to call her that" "oh".
"Here miss. A water. and for breakfast.." Brielle chuckled "a banana" "so much taste" "only another week and two days. Where is that list?" "I will grab it. I'd like to read over all of them too. I want a stew" "I don't think you will be able to" "I know but it's hearty" "in time. We need to make sure your body can handle it" "what I worry about is losing weight" "only one more week. Then we can pick it up. Tarah is collecting you?" "Yes. I won't have to walk but I will walk around the grounds later. Doctors orders are to walk more than the day before" "really?" "That's what he said" Brielle walked out and grabbed her paperwork then walked back in. "Show the chef" "hold it there chef, I want to look first" "yes ma'am" Brielle grinned. Eating her banana and sipping her water, Brielle looked over the list. "Everything besides the fish thanks" Leo laughed "one day you will want it again" "not any time soon. Maybe battered but definitely not cooked over a fire with the eyes staring at you" Andres eyes widened. "What?" "Nothing to cut it up with" "how did you scale it?" "A rock" Leonardo grinned "you did well out there" "I would like to go back" "know the way?" "South East" "speak with John and Sam. Maybe they can get you out there" "why would you want to go back?" "It was a beautiful island. Peaceful and it's good to remember" "I agree, miss. Well hopefully today you will get your peace" "it will be a wonderful time. I quite enjoy spending time with tarah. No work today, Andre?" "Some classes this afternoon. When are you heading out?" "When Tarah collects me. She may come in early. I don't know" Andre nodded. "If you want a coffee and you are hungry, go right ahead. I may not be able to eat it or drink it but everyone else can" "that's unfair on you" "it's fine Andre. My diet isn't for all. Everyone else ate the soup just to make me feel at home".