“That would be wonderful.” Just being home with Nolan would help her feel a lot better.
“I’ve got some scrubs for you to wear. I thought you’d like that better than wearing a robe home.”
Caylee smiled. “I would, thank you.”
After the nurse took all the IVs and tubes off her, she pulled her to a sitting position.
“How does that feel?”
Caylee was a little dizzy at first, but that quickly went away. “I’m good.”
“Do you have to use the restroom?” the nurse asked.
“Yes. Can I take a quick shower, too? I’m itchy all over.”
“Let’s see how you do standing, and we’ll see.”
They got her to her feet, and she took a few steps. Her ankle hurt, but she could still put her weight on it.
“How are you feeling?”
“I’m good.”
“Then let’s get the bandages off. I’ll reapply them after your shower.”
“My stitches can get wet?” Caylee asked.
“Yes. You can’t soak them, but you can get them wet. There’s a shampoo with conditioner and soap in the shower. Would you like me in there with you?”
“No, I can do it.”
“Too bad your boyfriend wasn’t here.”
Caylee nodded. She also wished Nolan was there to help her, but she knew she could do things independently.
They got her naked and into the shower. The warm water felt wonderful, and she took her time washing, careful of the knot on her head.
The nurse helped her dry off because her one arm ached, and then she got into the scrubs. Caylee was carefully combing her hair when another nurse walked into the room.
“Good news, we got your papers done, so you can leave whenever you are ready.”
“That’s wonderful,” Caylee said and listened as the nurse went over the aftercare.
Caylee signed the papers and gave them her information to send the hospital bill. She was afraid to see it because she knew it would be a lot, and it would take her years to pay it off. It was something she’d worry about later.
She looked at the phone on the nightstand. Who could she call? She didn’t know Nolan’s number or Jonah’s. She dialed information and then asked for the number for The Safe Haven.
“Hello, I wondered if you could give me Nolan Hammond’s phone number?”
“We can’t give out personal information.”
“Can you get Lacey on the line?”
“She’s not here.”
“How about Cason?”
“No, I’m sorry.”