Something Old, Something New

Part 22

Kelley thinks nothing of it when Alex Morgan invites to come and stay with her and Serv for a couple of days, especially when Alex mentions hitting the water.

After spending the day playing in the water, they head back to Alex's to get cleaned up in order to head out for supper at some restaurant that is about an hours drive from them.

"Shotgun!" Kelley quickly opens the door and jumps in the front seat next to Serv.

"Really, Worms, you're going to sit next to my husband while I sit in the back all alone?"

"Yep, because I can control the tunes and it's karaoke time!"

Servando looks in the rearview, "Al, did you pack Advil, I feel a headache coming on."

Alex laughs, "Gotcha covered, Babe."

An hour and major headache later, they park down the block from the restaurant. Alex takes Serv's hand and stops them, "Worms, go ahead in, the reservation is under my name. We'll be right in I just want to talk to Serv about something."

Kelley nods, "You could just say you want to make out."

"Grow up Worms, see you in a few."

Kelley heads into the restaurant and gives them Alex's name. She is led to a room off to the side and just assumes it because Alex wanted privacy. It's never fun to be interrupted by fans wanting a picture when you are busy stuffing your face. She follows the host and when she stops, Kelley looks and is stunned to see very familiar blue eyes looking at her.

"What? How? Alex?" Kelley starts crying at the sight of her wife.

"Grab a seat and I'll explain, Kel."

Kelley sits down and can't stop herself from reaching across to grab Avery's hand. Avery doesn't pull back, so Kelley takes that as a good sign.

"How are you?"

Avery takes a deep breath, "I've been better."

"How much longer are you going to be in casts?"

"I have an appointment at the beginning of the week to get the progress checked. Hopefully, they will allow me to transition to walking boots. I'm tired of not being overly mobile."

"Is there anything I can do to help?"

"Not right now, but thank you for the offer."

"You're welcome. So, why are we here Doc?"

"I wanted us to be able to talk with no outside interference. This place is owned by friends of my Mom, so we have the room to ourselves for as long as we like. If you're hungry they make a really good spaghetti Bolognese."

"When have you known me not to be hungry, Doc?"

"Good point. Let's order and we can talk while we eat."

The waiter comes over and they place their orders. After he brings their drinks, they watch each other awkwardly for a few minutes in silence.

"Doc, I love you and I hope you know that what I did or didn't do in the past isn't any indication of who I am today."

"I do, and I very much appreciate that you have allowed me the time and space to be allowed to process things. I want you to know that I love you too, Kelley, but I don't want to do our relationship a disservice by rushing back into things before I'm ready. It wouldn't be fair to either of us."

"I'm willing to wait as long as it takes for you to come back to me, Doc. I miss you."

"I miss you too, Kel. I didn't know how much until I felt your touch again."