Boston (Book 2 Rob and Caroline)

Night 1

I made it through Rob's surgery, just pacing the halls.

"Caroline, maybe we should just go get a cup of coffee" Goon said, "sit for a second"

"I'm good, he should be out any second"

The doctor came out, "so he's out of surgery, everything went great, you can go see him, it will be a little bit before he wakes up."

"Okay, thank you, can you take me to his room?"

"Of course" I followed him to the room, Goon behind me. 

"He's still asleep, but he can hear you"

I sat down in the chair next to him, holding his hand.  I closed my eyes, all is good, I can relax. 

"Hey, baby" Rob said groggy. 

"You're awake" I said surprised. 

"Can I get a kiss" Rob asked.

"Of course babe" I said leaning over and kissing him.  Sitting back down, I looked at him, holding his hand, "how are you feeling."

"I'm gonna be just fine" Rob said smiling at me, "but can I get another kiss?"

"Another" I laughed, leaning over and kissing him, putting a little more into it this time. "You should get some sleep."

"mhmm" he said closing his eyes.  I sat in the chair closing my eyes, holding his hand. 

Goon tapped my shoulder, I opened my eyes seeing the doctor.  I nodded my head, getting myself together and standing up.  Walking into the hallway to talk to him.

"So" I said

"Everything went straight by the book, he's obviously larger than the normal person, so recovery can be harder on his body.  But everything went just fine."

"Okay" I said taking a deep breath. "Thank you."

The doctor smiled at me, "my advice for you, he's going to sleep a lot today, go home and get some rest."

I just nodded my head, "thank you."

"I'll be by in a few hours to check on him"

I walked back into his room. "Baby, will you cuddle with me?" His gruff voice said

"No, not now, you should get some sleep, okay?"

"Alright baby" Rob said, "I love you."

"I love you too" he fell back asleep.

"Caroline, why don't I take you home to get some rest?" Goon asked

"I'm really good, I want to be here, I forgot to pack clothes, would you mind grabbing me a few things?"

"No problem at all, just give me a list."

As the sun started to set, Rob was in pain, and you can tell they are having trouble regulating his pain medication. "Babe, please go home to sleep, I'll be fine."

"I'm staying here" I said, "Goon is going to be back any minute with a change of clothes for me."

"Will you get in bed with me then?"

"No," I said with a smile, "but I'll be right here."

"And to think we will be at the lake soon" Rob said, "I love you, blondie."

"I love you too, do you need anything?"

"I want you in this bed"

My phone rang, Diane is trying to FaceTime me, I answered.

"How's my biggest baby?" She asked with a laugh.

I stood next to rob so that he can see, "I'm doing just fine, mom"

"What did the doctors say?" Diane asked

Rob looked at me, "they said all went well, recovery time is just unpredictable because of his size."

"If you two need me, all you have to do is call" Diane said.

"We will mom, thank you. I actually think maybe if you could meet me at the lake in like a month, give Caroline a break, that would probably be good."

"I can do that, you just let me know"

"Are you all getting along? All is good?"

"We are great, except I want Caroline in this hospital bed with me."

"It's not safe" I said defensive with a shake of my head. "I'll let you talk to your mom, I'm going to go get a coffee, do you want anything?"

"Just a small something to eat would be great, babe"

"Okay, I'll be back" I grabbed my purse.

Walking in I sat at the end of his bed, leaning my back on the footboard. Handing him a bag of nuts, "thank you" he put a hand on my foot, struggling to touch any part of me he can.

"Why did your mom ask if we are getting along?" I asked taking a sip of my coffee,

"I talk to her sometimes, ask for advice" Rob said.

I said nothing, but made a face that probably said it all.

"You confide in Sam and your mom, she's my mom, I can trust her"

"I know" I said, "what was that about her coming to relieve me."

"Caroline, our relationship won't survive you being my sole caretaker, my mom coming in for a few days and you getting to relax would be good."

"Rob, your mom is absolutely welcome, but we know how it's going to end, I'm going to be taking care of you and entertaining your mother."

"Not if you step away and take a girls trip" Rob said.

"Okay, we can just talk about this later."

"Please go home and get some sleep" Rob said.

"I'm fine"

"Should I call Sam?"

"Rob, I appreciate your concern, but I'm fine."

I got off the edge of the bed and sat back down in my chair, turning on the tv.