What about insurance? Did she still have that? Her dad had paid her medical insurance.
Shit.
Something else to look into. If she had to pay for her own insurance that was going to start eating into her savings.
You’ve got this.
Don’t panic. Everything will be all right.
Maybe she should discharge herself. It wasn’t like she was truly alone with Horse.
Oh my God! Horse.
“My dog! Do you know what happened to my dog?” she asked.
“I’m afraid I don’t, my dear.” He gave her a bewildered look and she mentally slapped herself.
Of course he didn’t know.
Idiot.
She attempted to swing her legs out of the bed, but the doctor grabbed them.
“Whoa, young lady, I haven’t discharged you yet and I want you to rest a bit longer.”
“I have to go! I have to find my dog!” Panic raced through her.
What happened to Horse? He had to be so scared and she wasn’t there for him.
“Horse is fine,” Kellan said as he slipped through the curtains like he belonged there.
“W-where is he?” she asked as he moved over to her, tucking her legs back under the covers and tucking her in.
He was surprisingly efficient at that.
“Keira, Julian, and Cole took him.”
“Cole has him?” She bit her lip nervously. “I still think we should go get him.”
“Eli will collect him when it’s time for you to go home. He’s just on the phone to Jake letting him know what happened. Is she staying in overnight for observation?” he asked the doctor who was staring at Kellan with surprise.
“Aren’t you a Jones boy?” the doctor asked.
“I am.” A cold mask crossed Kellan’s face. Funny, she thought he was always a bit cold, but now she realized that around her, he was quite relaxed and warm.
Because this was cold Kellan and it was rather . . . scary.
She swallowed heavily.
“Ahh, I knew your mother a long time ago. Lovely woman.” The doctor cleared his throat, looking a bit sad. “Well, I was just telling Ms. Bridges that I want to keep her here for a few more hours. If everything is fine, I will look at discharging her if she’s got people to look after her for the next seventy-two hours. And I’m afraid that a dog doesn’t count, my dear.”
Darn it.
“That’s not a problem,” Kellan told him. “My brother and I will be taking care of her. Is there anything we need to do or know?”
The doctor blinked again. “Uh, not really. Just that she should rest, she’ll likely feel exhausted for a while. Have as little stress as possible. Drink lots of water and just watch that her breathing stays relaxed and easy. Keep an eye out for any swelling especially around her throat, mouth or eyes and any rash. This script for an EpiPen needs to be filled before you leave the hospital.”
“Thanks, doctor,” she whispered and watched as he left the room.
