She drew back. “There is so much to unpack in that statement, but let’s start with the agony. Why does it hurt walking to the bus stop? You’re not putting your weight on your leg, are you?” She looked down at the offender.
“Of course not. But my calf hasn’t stopped hurting.”
A mask slid over her face, and standing before him wasDoctorKennedy. “Since when?”
“Since we left the hospital.” Why were his senses tingling like he was Peter Parker? “Why?”
“Why didn’t you say anything before now?”
“I literally just had surgery. What was I supposed to say? ‘Ow, my calf hurts, give me more meds’? Oh, wait, they prescribed me some and sent me home.”
She huffed. “Chris, you need to go to the hospital right now.”
“What? Why?” The very thought had him breaking out into a sweat. What did she think was wrong?
“You might have a blood clot.”
“Tell me you’re joking.” He groaned.
She gave him a pointed stare. “I’ll get the girls and then drive you there.”
“No. Don’t wake them up.” He pinched the bridge of his nose. “Um, Rebecca, down the street. Maybe she can watch the girls. And if not, I’ll take an Uber. I don’t want to disturb them.”
“Areyouserious? Did we not just have a question about you acting like you’re a burden when clearly there’s someone who cares for you and ishappyto help?” She placed her hands on her hips once more.
“Erykah, do you actually want to wake Ash up?”
She bit her lip. “Which house is Rebecca’s?”
“Blue one.”
“Got it. Be right back.” She grabbed her coat, slipped her feet into her boots, and disappeared.
Chris pulled out his cell phone.
Chris
Erykah thinks I might have a blood clot. Omw to hospital.
Tuck
Praying. Please keep us posted or have her do so.
Lamont
Yeah, that’s nothing to mess around with.
Great, everyone seemed to know that but him. He stared at the door, then back at his phone. Should he tell them about his convo with Erykah?
Chris
Also need prayer about my relationship with Erykah. She knows how I feel.
Lamont
You admitted you love her? Wow.
Tuck
