Code Pizza

The Talk

   I really wanted to get back to the set and begin filming again. I missed the entire cast and Macie. I said as much to Jensen when I was situated in my gigantic bed. He finished covering me up then raised an eyebrow. "Raelyn, you literally just got out of the hospital. You need to rest, we don't want you straining yourself." I sighed and looked up hopefully. "I know. But I also know that the viewers are worried and anxious. Plus I miss it." He sighed as well and ran a hand through his hair. "Alright fine. I'll talk to Eric and Danneel. Did Jared teach you the puppy eyes, dang." I giggled softly and then wiggled around, getting even more comfortable.

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   Eric came over to the house, the matter too important to talk about over the phone. Clif joined us too, cause he said he had something to tell me. I limped down the stairs when I heard Jensen holler for me. Slowly making my way to the couch, I waved to Clif and Eric. "Hi again. I've missed seeing your faces." They sat down on the love seat across from yours truly. Eric leaned forward to rest his elbows on his knees. "So Jensen tells me that you want to come back?" I nodded. "Yes sir. I know that I have seriously delayed scheduling and I miss being around everyone very much." Eric seem to mull that over. "We've missed you and Macie greatly as well. My only concern is your safety. But for that, I'll turn this over to Clif." He gestured toward the biggest man in the room. 

   Clif shifted and I could his eyes were glassy. "I-I just want to say how sorry I am. Ha-had it not been for my carelessness, you-you would've been safe and none of this would've happened and I'm just sorry Rae!" The tears were falling freely now. "Hey, none of that. You did the very best you could, and I don't blame you for a second. You had my back in there and that's all that matters. I still love ya, ya big marshmallow." Clif gave a watery chuckle and composed himself. Sniffing, he took in a breath. "Okay, so we've amped up security and Jensen is working on getting you a personal body guard." I turned to face him. "Jensen, seriously? I'm perfectly safe with Clif and his team. There's no need for extra." Jensen seemed confused but remained serious. "Rae, yeah there is need 'for extra' whatever that means." He put air quotes around my words. "We all want you safe and not in harms way. This is just to protect you." 

   I sighed in defeat. I really didn't like the idea of someone following me all the time. I mean I know it's for the best, but it just reminded me too much of Head Mistress and her constant hovering. I tossed the idea back and forth. "Can I at least think about it before it's official?" I asked. The men nodded in agreement. Eric spoke up again. "Alright, one last topic and then we'll leave you to rest: filming. We definitely want Macie back on the screen, but we want you healthy and healed before that happens. So, the idea is that in about 3 week, minimum, you can come back. But we'll limit the amount of combat and anything that will be too strenuous. If for some reason, that combat is immediate, we'll bring in a stunt double. How does that sound?" I glanced to Jensen, who seemed satisfied. I shrugged. "Sure, sounds fine to me. I'm more than ready to be back. Hope these weeks pass by quickly." Eric laughed and stood up, then moved to hug me softly. "Please don't scare us like that again. You practically are like my daughter." He whispered in my ear. I smiled at his kindness. Clif did the same and just like that, they were gone.