Luda Mae fed Mindy some chicken soup as she laid in bed resting. She had Thomas go on ahead and go to work while Mindy took the day off. Thomas didn't want to go, but Luda Mae didn't want him hovering around Mindy while she needed rest.
"Mama, do you think Tommy's alright?" Mindy asked. "Working alone?"
"My boy can take care of himself", Luda Mae said. "You stop worrying about your pretty little head and rest."
She held a spoonful of soup to her lips. Mindy sighed as she took a sip.
"I called a doctor. He'll be coming by later to see why you're so sick."
"Thank you, Mama. Will he give me any medicine?"
"Hopefully."
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Thomas was working much slower than usual today. Work just didn't seem the same without Mindy there. She wouldn't be there with him when he took his lunch break or would be waiting for him outside at the end of the day ready to walk home with him.
He was worried if she was alright. Thomas didn't like the thought of Mindy sick in bed. He didn't like being at work when Mindy needed him. He shouldn't be working, he should be with her.
"Hewitt, get back to work!"
Thomas looked up at the window to see the boss watching him. He felt a growl rise in his throat as he picked up his meat cleaver to go back to cutting up the meat. He hoped Luda Mae was taking good care of Mindy. The last thing any of them needed was her getting really sick and dying before the wedding. Thomas didn't want to lose the only person he loved.
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Mindy laid in bed resting. The doctor came by and said she was going to be okay. All he recommended was some water, a little soup and some rest. He didn't want Mindy to get worked up, or stressed over anything. She looked at the alarm clock by the bed. It read 5:30. Thomas should be coming home anytime soon.
"What did the doctor say?" Luda Mae asked.
"He said everything's fine", Mindy answered. "I'll be okay. He just wants me to rest."
They heard the front door open followed by heavy footsteps.
"Tommy's home", Luda Mae said.
They listened to Thomas' footsteps rush up the stairs. Thomas stepped into the room relieved when he saw Mindy smiling.
"Hi, Tommy", she said. "How was work?"
He didn't do anything to answer. He rushed to her side and hugged her tightly.
"Guess what? The doctor came by today and said I'll be okay. You don't have to worry anymore."
Thomas smiled behind his mask, feeling a great weight lifted off his shoulders. He held Mindy close as he cuddled her.
"Mindy, as soon as you're better, we need to start looking for a dress for the wedding", Luda Mae said.
"Oh, that's right!" Mindy said. "The wedding's coming up soon!"
Thomas looked at a calendar hanging by the wall. The wedding date was circled and he could see they were not far off. Luda Mae got up.
"I'm going to get supper started", she said. "Tommy, you go clean up."
Thomas nodded as he looked at Mindy.
"Go ahead", she said. "Go wash up. I'll be alright."
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My Best Friend
FanfictionEveryone needs some love in their life. Even Thomas Hewitt. She was the one who loved him
