He deflated as I folded my arms, but then finally he obliged. “Please.”
I held up my index finger. “Give me a minute. Don’t go anywhere.” He gave me a nod, and I hurried out and down the hall to the nurse’s station where I found Dr. Rob.
“Lexa.” He smiled wide at me, his pearly whites contrasting nicely against his dark eyes. “How’s it going with Mr. Walker?”
“He’s fine; are you planning to release him later?”
“Yes, as a matter of fact, I am. Why? Do you think there’s a setback?” He narrowed his eyes in concern.
“Not at all, but he’s ready to go now. He’s already taken out his IV on his own, and he’s ready to walk out of here.”
“I’ll go ahead and order his order his release, but you’ll have to wait until things are processed.” He placed his arm on mine and smiled. “I wanted to ask you, what’s your favorite restaurant?”
I glanced to see if anyone else was around, but no one was paying attention. “Carter’s across town.” He gave me his signature wink and headed off in the opposite direction.
I hurried to make sure things were in motion and then before I went to Aiden’s room, I found a pair of scrubs.
When I walked into his room, he was lounged back in his bed turning channels on the TV. “I’ve got good news.” I tossed the plastic-wrapped scrubs to the bed, and he stared at them.
“You want to play doctor and nurse?” He picked up the packages and opened them.
“I didn’t think you’d want to try that naked thing. The only ride you’d get would be from the police. Which reminds me, they’ll be in touch.” I took the plastic and tossed it in the trash.
“I’ve already talked to them.” He shrugged like it was nothing. I imagined for him, it wasn’t.
“I’ll step out so you can change.”
He grabbed my arm to stand and untied his gown. “No need; it’s not like you haven’t seen me, right? Besides, what if I get dizzy again?” His eyes burned with a fine line between sensuality and aggression. It stirred something inside me, but I wasn’t sure what it was. Part of me feared him, but another part wanted him.
I swallowed hard and stepped away. “I think you can manage. Besides, I’m about to be off work soon. Someone will be in shortly with your discharge. I’m going to call in another favor for you before I leave.” I turned and headed for the door, thinking he’d fit in one last cocky remark. I couldn’t decide if he was acting like an asshole or if that was just his shield.
“Thank you.”
I paused a moment before continuing out. It’s funny how two little words can surprise you.
Chapter Seven
Aiden
“Dammit.” It was bad enough knowing my bike was ruined, but my phone being dead, that was another whammy. The screen was shattered, but I hoped a dead battery was the only other issue it had. Regardless of its fate, I’d left the hospital in such a damned hurry with it that I hadn’t thought to call a ride, and since my bike was in Harley heaven, I didn’t have a way home.
I stood out front of the hospital dressed in my scrubs and wishing the accident had put me out of my misery when the world’s greatest nurse drove up in a hot little red Camaro.
Her window lowered as her brake lights lit up. “Didn’t anyone walk you out and make sure you had a ride home?”
“They tried to get me in a wheelchair, but I told them to fuck off.”
“So, do you have a ride?” The smug look on her face made me want to tell her to fuck off, too, but something stirred in me as I realized the smart-mouthed little lady was the only person helping me.
“Are you offering to call me one? My phone’s dead.” I held up the device so she could see the shattered glass.
“I could, or I could give you a ride if you need one.” She looked up at me with an expression was so full of pity, it turned my stomach.
“I don’t need your pity.” As soon as the words left my mouth, I realized I didn’t have many options.
If I called Layne, he’d give me a lecture I didn’t want to hear, though I was sure he’d already heard about the accident. The cops who’d spoken to me would most likely tell him. If I called Glen, he wouldn’t be able to leave his bar to come. I’d learned from too many of my rides home with Scott the Uber driver that he attended college during the day. Calling Mattie wasn’t an option, either. She didn’t drive downtown, not even for my sorry ass.
“If that’s the way you see it, never mind then. I’m sure you can manage.” She lifted her shoulder in a casual way, lowered her sunglasses from her head, and then her window started to rise.