Worthy (Part 2)

Sick Babies and Furry Lives

A few day's later I was finishing up drawing up a new blueprint for a nice new couple.

I was excited for this build. They gave us a few of their wants and needs, but pretty much let us have free rein as long as we stayed within their budget.

I had so many ideas.

I set down my pencil just as my phone rang.

I picked it up

Me: Hey baby, what's up?

Charley: hey! I'm sorry! Danny got sick at school today and I am swamped at work. Is there anyway you can pick her up? If you can't leave work it's okay, i totally understand, i just have an emergency surgery coming in and—

Me: hey, no. It's fine. Just take her to your house?

She sighed in relief.

Charley: yes. Please. I'm so sorry.

Me: It's okay!

I stood up from my work table and walked over to grab my keys

I was excited to do this for her. She was so independent, it was nice to feel a little needed, ya know?

Charley: the keys under the mat. I'll be home as soon as i can. Tell her I'm sorry and that i love her.

Me: will do. Can you pick Ella up?

Charley: yes!

Me: alright. I'll let you know when i get her home.

Charley: thank you so so so much!

I chuckled and we hung up. I got Happy in the Jeep and we headed to the school.

When i got there poor girl had her head in a trash can.

Me: Hey baby girl.

She looked up at me, her eyes were teary, she tried to smile but i could tell she just felt yuck.

I walked over and put my hand on her forehead. She was a little warm, but nothing too bad.

Me: Lets get you home.

I picked her up, the nurse gave me a bag for the ride home, just in case

I hurried to her house, trying to miss too many bumps.

Got her inside and straight to bed, a trash can sitting on the floor next to her.

Me: I'm gonna go call your mom and get you some water, ok?

She nodded and rolled over.

Poor girl.

I tiptoed out of the room and called Charley

Charley: how is she?

Me: she has a slight fever. I'm getting her some water, and medicine i found in the bathroom.

Charley: oh. I should just come home.

I smiled. Did she forget i was a dad?

Me: ive got it handled. Is it ok if i help her change into comfy clothes?

Charley: Yeah, she has shorts in her dresser.

Me: okay.

Long pause.

Me: babe, I've got it. It's okay. She's okay. Just a bug. I'll call you if anything changes.

Charley: update me.

Me: i will. Go save some furry lives.

She chuckled a little.

I grabbed water, medicine, and a damp wash cloth.

I walked back into her room, helped her change clothes and take the pill then settle back into bed.

Danny: Emory?

Me: yeah babe?

Danny: can you cuddle with me?

Was that even a question?

I kicked off my shoes and laid on the bed next to her. She cuddled up to my chest and i dabbed her forehead and neck with the hand towel.

I ended up leaving the towel folded against her forehead and lightly scratched her back until she fell asleep.

Ella would definitely be next. These two have been inseparable. I'm sure when one gets something the other will too.

I was comfy laying here with her. Too comfy. I passed the fuck out.