As The World Turns

Chapter 46

''Marshall stop laughing,'' Jodie cried out in annoyance as she lost control of her wheelchair again. The doctor had told her that a couple of times a day she should stand up before sitting back down for at least a minute, to help build up the muscles in her legs. They were also confident that it wouldn't take long for her to walk again.

''I'm sorry, but you said you didn't want any help and then you can't even control it,'' Marshall spluttered through his words as he tried to contain his laughter.

''Well, I'll run over your foot if you don't shut up,'' that caused him to finally go silent. However, despite what Jodie had asked him he took the back of the chair and started to wheel her down the hallway himself, ''hey I was just getting the hang of it,'' she shouted in protest, crossing her arms over her chest as Marshall continued to wheel her out of the hospital.

''Hmm sure,'' Marshall mumbled under his breath as he shook his head.

''So how do you wanna get in the car? Want my help or not?'' Marshall asked as he parked her next to the passenger side of his car.

''Of course, I need your help. I'm not gonna float into the car,'' Jodie exclaimed waving her hands around as if it was the most obvious thing.

''I was only asking, you know since you thought you could control your wheelchair,'' Jodie just stared at him. Marshall threw his hands up in defence, ''what I was being honest, I thought we were in the type of relationship where we could be honest with each other,'' Jodie sighed.

''Just help me into the car please,'' she responded.

''As you wish my lady,'' Marshall bowed down before he went to open the door before going to lift her up. Just as he was about to shut the door Jodie heard him swear under his breath, ''fuck.''

''What, what's the matter?'' she asked, watched as he kicked the wheelchair towards him.

''Pretty sure I saw a camera. Imma put this is back and then we're leaving ok. Maybe hide your face ok,'' Jodie nodded, the slight smile on her face falling as she watched Marshall's serious face when he closed the door to collapse the wheelchair.

She couldn't believe how desperate some people were for a story, especially when it involved Marshall. He'd shown her the pictures of her Gran that had made their way onto twitter. Although she found it funny that Nate had responded telling people that it wasn't their mother. However, that led to then more questions and possibly a reason as to why Marshall was sure he'd seen someone lurking in the car park. I wasn't like Marshall didn't have a distinctive car; it also didn't help that it was one of the only cars in the private car park at the back of the building anyway.

Marshall entered the car, slamming the door with a heavy sigh. Not really caring if there was a camera or not Jodie inched her hand towards him to squeeze his thigh, in hopes it would calm him down. She could tell that it really annoyed him when news got out and he couldn't control how or the way it gets out. The hand had it's desired effect as Marshall's breathing started to calm and slow down a little.

''Let us just go home,'' Jodie spoke in a low voice. Even though he was still a little angry, Marshall managed to listen to her, staring the engine and finally pulling out of the car park.

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''Hi, did you miss me? Oh of course you did,'' Marhsall just rolled his eyes as Blink had managed to jump up onto Jodie's lap the second they got into the house. The Black mass of fur was unable to control his excitement as Jodie scratched him under the chin and behind his ears.

''Guess you didn't miss me then,'' Marshall bent his hand down for blink to smell. He gave it a little nip and lick, but otherwise prefered the love that Jodie was showing him more.

''Sorry Marsh seems that he's gone off you for today,'' Jodie giggled as Binlk rubbed himself into her chest.

''Well I know when I'm not wanted,'' he joked, leaving Jodie and Blink alone as he went to answer his phone, which had started ringing.

''So you were spotted, being rather gentlemanly I may add,'' Paul didn't even say hello and Marshall didn't know if that's what bothered him more or not.

''Where's the picture, Paul?'' Marshall asked, not liking the jokes Paul was making.

''There all over, twitter and Instagram Marshall just take your pick,'' Marshall signed cutting the call off so he could flick through the various social media Paul had listed to him.

He came across a fan page first; Eminem spotted being a knight in shining armour. Omg, how so wanna be that girl!!!

There were comments underneath a couple asking who it was and reiterating what the original poster had commented about wishing to be Jodie.

He scrolled down a little bit, before stopping at another post; Ok, but how is she so pretty and that Grandma Marshall was with had to be related to her cause I may be going crazy, but they look so similar.  Ah, could Em finally have a Gf guys?

Shaking his head, Marshall clicked on the image to see himself with his arms hooked under Jodie's legs as he carried her into the car. He didn't disagree with his fans though because as soon as he'd laid eyes on Agatha he saw parts of Jodie within her.

''Hey, what're you doing in here?'' Jodie had managed to manoeuvre her wheelchair down the hall into the kitchen, where she found Marshall staring down at his phone.

''Your face is everywhere,'' Marshall looked upset as he turned to look over at Jodie, showing her the image on his phone. Jodie started at the picture for and while and the two of them remained in silence before she finally spoke.

''Hmm, everyone has always said me and Grandma look the same, but I honestly don't see it,'' Marshall's eyes widened and he couldn't believe what he'd just heard.

''You're fucking kidding right,'' he exclaimed and Jodie shook her head, ''I can't believe you,'' he sighed, shaking his head in disbelief.