“It’s sunny,” Spider said.“See?”He pointed to the window where he could see the brick wall of another building a few feet away and a few inches of blue sky above that.
“There’s so much more to it than that.It’s a little chilly out, so let’s add this.”She pulled the blanket off his bed, folded it in half and draped it over his lap before releasing the wheel brakes and moving around behind his chair and pushing him from the room.
Chapter Fourteen
Jordon pushed Spiderthrough the halls, greeting people she’d met since she’d been coming to see him.She’d been here every day since Wildfire’s foal was born and she at least recognized all the staff.Instead of heading for the sheltered courtyard at the center of the building, she went to the front door, taking the corners carefully so not to hit the cast that went almost to his hip against anything.Most of the time, they didn’t let the residents outside, at least not like this.The staff preferred to keep them in the courtyard, but she’d already talked to them, explained her reasons and gotten approval for this outing.
“Where are we going?”Spider asked, looking around.
“It’s a surprise.”She didn’t bother to hide her grin.He couldn’t see her.and anyway, she wasn’t hiding anything from him and she had no doubt he’d feel better afterward.
They went out the automatic doors and she turned and pushed him along the sidewalk to the end of the building.When she stopped, she made sure to engage the brakes so he didn’t accidentally roll away.
“Here you are.”
“Here what is?”Spider’s tone was surly.
“Here you are.Close your eyes for a minute.”
He twisted around in the chair and scowled at her.She’d noticed he was moving his torso much better now than the first time she’d seen him.His ribs must be feeling better.
“Don’t look at me like that.”She poked him in the shoulder with one finger.“Turn around and do as I’ve asked.Close your eyes for a minute.”
He scowled at her for another moment then faced forward.She couldn’t tell if he’d closed his eye like she’d requested so she moved around enough she could see his face.Sure enough.He’d closed them.
“Now feel it.”
“Feel what?”Some of the gruffness had gone from his voice.He was feeling it whether he realized it or not.She turned so she could still see him but could do as she was instructing him and closed her own eyes.
“The sun on your face.Isn’t it warm?I love the clear sunshiny days this time of year.They’re like a promise of the spring that’s still too far away.The wind is a little cool but it’s refreshing.Keeps your face from getting too hot,” she opened one eye and glanced at him.
Spider had tilted his head back and seemed to be leaning into the sunshine, into the wind.She kept going.
“I’ve never been on a motorcycle, but I can imagine.The wind in my face reminds me of being on horseback, running through the pasture.I imagine it’s a similar feeling to being on your bike, to riding down the highway with the wind in your face.”
“You’re right.It’s not exactly the same but it does feel good,” Spider said after a moment.
