Make a Wish || Rhett and Link

Chapter 34 - Awkwardness

"Alright, you should be good to go." Dr Anderson said.

"Yes!" I exclaimed, jumping out of the bed. Rhett and Dr Anderson laughed.

"Rest for 3 days, okay? And no stairs unless someone is helping you." Dr Anderson told me a little more sternly.

I grumbled and Rhett put his arm around me. "Don't worry doc, I'll look after it."

"Alright. Well, I guess I'll see you tomorrow for the appointment."

"Appointment?!" I asked.

"Every Wednesday Cooper."

I grumbled again. Rhett grabbed our things and signed the release papers. Finally, I was allowed to leave this place.

"Uh, sorry about yesterday." I said awkwardly as I climbed in the car.

"Cooper, I specifically remember asking you not to apologize for these things." Rhett said firmly.

"Oh, right, sorry."

Rhett glared at me for apologizing again and I hung my head. He sighed. "Come here."

Rhett pulled me into a hug. We sat there for a moment, until I let go and leaned back into the car seat.

"Tired?" Rhett asked as he pulled onto the main road.

"Not really." I lied. "Thanks for staying with me. I know it can't be fun."

"It was worth it Cooper, don't worry." Rhett promised.

I sat silently for the next 5 minutes. Rhett looked like he was thinking about something. And he didn't look happy either.

"Did I say something?" I asked nervously.

"What? Of course not Cooper! Why would you think you did?"

Well, you look kind of, uh, angry."

"I'm not angry Super-Cooper." Rhett assued me.

"Well, what were you thinking about?" I asked.

"About what I'm going to get Link for his birthday." Rhett said. "I have no ideas."

"Ohh, right. I should probably get something as well. What were you thinking?" I asked.

"No idea. It's going to be hard to top last year's." Rhett sighed.

"The Mini-Links, right?'

"Yeah."

"So, are you looking for a real gift or a gag gift?" I asked.

"It'll be on GMM, so probably a gag gift." Rhett said.

I thought about it for a moment. "What about a taxidermied miniature horse? You could call Chuck Testa!"

"That's actually an amazing idea! Thanks Super-Cooper, I'll look into it." Rhett exclaimed.

I laughed. "Glad I could help."

We pulled up at the house and I grabbed my backpack, despite Rhett's careful gaze. I sighed and Rhett backed off a little bit. I've lost most of my independance, but I'm desperate to keep the little bit that I still have.

Rhett opened the door for me and we walked through to the dining room. Link and Christy were here, sitting with Jessie.

"Hey Super-Cooper!" Link exclaimed, getting up and hugging me. "Are you feeling better?"

"Yeah, much better." I told everyone

"That's good sweetie." Jessie told me. "The kids are all out in the living room if you want to go and play with them."