Page 114 of Surprised By Love

“Thirsty,” her voice cracks, and I can see her trying to swallow.

I grab the glass of water off the sliding table and help her sit up so she can take a sip. She groans and I can just imagine how much pain she must be in right now and there is a tightness in my chest, knowing I wasn’t there for her.

The next couple of hours fly by. The doctor runs a few more tests and finds nothing wrong. Sam and the baby are fine, but she has a mild concussion and it was advised for her to stay in the hospital overnight to be safe.

Becca and my mom show up along with Mac and my brothers. It turns out my dad had agreed to watch all the kids at my place so my mom could come see Sam.

Mom leans in and whispers to Sam. She nods and smiles, but the smile doesn’t reach her eyes. She must still be in a lot of pain, or maybe there is something else going on in that beautiful head of hers. I just need a minute alone with her to find out.

I sit down, about to ask her what’s going on once everyone leaves, but Sam picks up her phone to call Jessica.

I motion to the door to give her some privacy to talk with her sister and she nods, giving me a half smile again. Closing the door behind me and I pace the hall. I know that looks because of me. The pain resting behind her fake smile is all my fault. I have to fix this.

I come back in a few minutes later and Sam is laying back, her eyes closed. “You awake?” I ask, taking a seat.

Sam nods her head, opens her eyes and yawns.

I chuckle. “You should get some rest. I’m going to head home, but I’ll be here to pick you up tomorrow. Vicki went to get a coffee, but she’ll be back to stay the night with you.”

“It’s okay. Vicki can take me home,” she whispers.

“I’d like to come—”

“Josh. It’s better this way. Vicki’s already here.”

“Are you sure?” I’d like to be the one to take her home, but if this is what she want’s I won’t argue. I’m just happy she and the baby are safe.

“I’m sure,” she says, then yawns again.

“Okay. Then I will see you tomorrow when you get home.” I lean down, kiss her cheek and leave the hospital, wishing there was something I could do to fix this mess I’ve made.

I get in my car and pull out my phone, and notice a missed call.

How did I not see that earlier? I put it on speaker as I start the car, about to pull out of the parking spot, when I hear Sam’s voice. I sit in silence. What? We’re not together anymore? I didn’t break up with her. I just needed some ti—woman at the station? Who in the world could she have seen?

Oh, my God. Savvy.

She saw my sister.

FUCK!

I pound my fist on the steering wheel. Of course, I want to be a part of their lives. Dammit! I need to tell her it was Savvy. I need to tell her I want to be there for her and the baby.

Adrenaline coursing through my veins as I slam the door shut and run towards the hospital entrance.

Chapter Forty-Two

Sam

Iclosemyeyes,trying to make sense of what just happened, when I hear the door open.

“Did I just see Josh leaving?” Vicki says. I try to turn onto my side to face her, but a throbbing pain in my shoulder stops me. I let out a groan and Vicki rushes over. “Are you okay? Do you need me to get the Doc?”

“No, I’m alright. It’s just my shoulder.” I use the button on the remote to raise my bed to a semi-sitting position so I can see Vicki better.

“Did you tell Josh to leave? I caught a glimpse of him as I turned the corner.”

I nod. “I… I think he said he loves me, but I was just waking up so I could be mistaken. If he loves me, why would he avoid me for two weeks? Wouldn’t he want to make this work? I get it. I threw a curveball at him but…” I trail off trying to think, but my head is pounding.

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