I smiled. “Goodnight, Landon.”
“Night, B. Night, G,” Landon said and turned off the overhead light before leaving the room with Spazz.
Moments later, we were both sound asleep.
* * *
I wokeup well before Grant. I’d tossed and turned most of the night and finally gave up trying to get any sleep around six. Since there wasn’t a lot I could do, I stayed in bed and read a book on my phone in a weak attempt to keep my mind from replaying the events of the day before. I’d been on the same page for at least thirty minutes when I dropped my phone on the bed and blew out a frustrated breath.
Grant reached over and took my hand in his. “You okay?”
I squeezed his hand. “I’m good. How are you feeling?”
“Not great,” he admitted. “My head is killing me, but I need to eat before I take anything for it.”
“I’ll go get something for you,” I said and started to get out of bed.
He gently tugged on my hand. “No, you won’t. I was given explicit instructions to text Layla when we were up and ready for breakfast.”
A few minutes later, Layla and Leigh came to the room, each carrying a tray of food. “How are you two feeling?” Layla asked and placed a tray in front of Grant while Leigh put one in front of me.
“Sore and spoiled,” I said. “I don’t think I’ve ever had breakfast in bed. Thank you.”
“You two have earned it,” she said. “If either one of you need anything, Leigh and I will be here all day.”
“Is Landon here?” I asked. I needed to talk to him about Kalen and work. I knew he would do whatever he could to help, but it wasn’t fair to ask him to take care of Kalen and run Stuff It while I recovered.
Layla left the room and returned with Landon and Kalen a few minutes later. My heart melted when Kalen smiled and slapped his hands together when he saw me.
“Hey, little man,” I cooed. I desperately wanted to hold him, but I wasn’t supposed to lift more than ten pounds. Landon placed him on the bed beside me and it was all I could do not to snatch him up. “How’s he been?”
“He’s been fine,” Landon assured me.
“I’m going to figure out what to do about taking care of him and work.”
“It’s already taken care of.”
“What? How?” I asked.
“I’m going to work open to close for the rest of this week, and Lance is going to help me,” he said. “Layla volunteered to help with Kalen, or he can come to work with me. Either way is fine. We’ll see how you’re feeling at the end of this week and go from there.”
I gaped at him, unsure of what to say.
Landon grinned. “Close your mouth and tell me if you want Kalen to stay here with Layla or go to work with me.”
“Are you sure you don’t mind?” I asked Layla.
“Not at all,” she smiled. “I love babies.”
“Glad we got that settled,” Landon said. “I’m going to get ready for work. I’ll be back this evening.”
“Call me if you have any problems,” I told him.
“I’ll get out of your hair too,” Layla said. “Do you want me to take him?”
“He’s fine for now,” I said. I hadn’t been able to spend much time with him since Hook attacked me, and I missed him.
“I’ll come back in a little while. Call me if you need me before then.”
