Happily Ever After?? (Third in the Through The Dark And Free series)

Chapter 10

Harry had hit 9-1 but didn't get any further before he watched Julie's eyes start to flutter open. He dropped his phone and dropped to his knees next to her. He put his hand on her face and watched her eyes try to focus on his face. "Hey." He searched her eyes. "Are you ok?"

Julie nodded slowly. "Yeah. What happened?" She wondered how she'd gotten on the couch.

"We were talking, and I stood up and pulled you up and into my arms. And I had just basically said that I didn't think you felt real well, and your eyes rolled back and you fainted in my arms." Harry rubbed his thumb over her cheek and watched her take a breath and let it out slowly.

"Weird. I don't think I've ever fainted before." Julie tried to sit up slowly.

"Wait." Harry gently pushed her back into the couch. "I'm worried. Can you just lie there for a bit, please? I was about to call an ambulance when you started to wake up."

"Don't be silly." She almost started to chuckle at the look on his face, but she realized how serious this would be to him. "I'm ok. Really. Just gonna sit up now." She slowly pushed herself up, but to ease his mind, she let him help.

"Well, I'm calling the doctor, then. You should not be fainting. You haven't been feeling well for awhile now. But you've ignored it." Harry picked up his phone. "I'm going to see if I can get Dr. Mansfield to see you now. And if he can't, then I'm taking you to the ER."

"Harry. Really?" Julie looked at him. "I just fainted. People do it all the time."

"Yeah, but you said you've never done it before. After all your head injuries and being in a coma, I'm not taking any chances. Please, don't argue with me about this. I will fight you on it." Harry said gently but also with an infliction in his voice that made certain there was no room for argument.

"Alright, compromise. If Dr. Mansfield can't see me today, then just set up an appointment the next time he can." Julie had no doubt that Harry would persuade the doctor to see her tonight. Even though she felt ok now. "I'm probably just dehydrated. I've been really stressed out. And our fight last night didn't help at all. It really bothered me; so I really haven't eaten much the past couple of days either."

"Maybe, but they can check you out and do some tests anyway." Harry dialed Dr. Mansfield directly. He normally had Jeff or someone on his team do it, but that was when it was for him. He doubted very much that Julie would want Jeff to know enough to call the doctor on her behalf. This was one of the times he would use his name and contacts to get something done though. He wanted Julie to see someone tonight. Money talked, and Dr. Mansfield was paid well to be his go to doctor. Harry talked briefly with the good doctor. Luckily his wife was also his nurse, so Dr. Mansfield told Harry that they would open the clinic for him to bring Julie in. He thanked the doctor repeatedly and then hung up.

Julie looked up at him. "So, I'm going to see the doctor tonight? I really think you're overreacting. I don't even feel that bad right now. Just a bit of a funny tummy."

"Yes, Dr. Mansfield and his wife are meeting us at the clinic in an hour. He said he'll do a physical and then run some tests to see if there's something going on." Harry leaned down and pressed his lips to her forehead. She didn't seem to have a fever. "I'm going to get you some water, and then take a shower quick before we leave. Please just sit back and relax." He went to the kitchen and grabbed a water bottle from the fridge and a package of biscuits from the cupboard. He set them down in front of her. "Don't move. I'll be quick." He kissed her and then bounded up the stairs quickly. He didn't want to leave her alone for too long.

Julie took a deep breath and then leaned forward and picked up the water bottle. She took a few sips, but her stomach wouldn't settle. Maybe she had a stomach bug or something. She took a biscuit and ate it slowly. Maybe she was just a bit hungry. It had been a rough couple of days. She'd eaten a couple of biscuits and drunk about half her water by the time Harry came back down.