“Yeah, doesn't seem possible, does it?” Markslid his arms around Patrick's stomach.
“I go back a few days after that.” Ryansighed.
“Alright you bitches, I have three hours.” Aragged, hoarse voice sounded behind them. They all turned andblinked.
“Son of a-- Brendon?”
“You didn't go AWOL did you?”
“You stupid son of a bitch!”
Brendon blinked at them all and pointed to theMP standing behind him. “Reported to them...told them what wasgoing on...they brought me here.”
The MPs just shrugged. “Can't blame him, and hedid turn himself in. It's not like he went to Canada.”
“Just let me see my buddy and I'll go back. Ipromise,” Brendon said. The MP nodded.
“Go on. You have three hours. Then we have totake you back.”
Brendon nodded.
Ryan led Brendon back and both of them heardPhillip before they saw him.
“I'm telling you Doc. I'm fine. I'm hungry andwant a cheeseburger. If you give me a fuckin’ cheeseburger I'll dowhatever the hell you want me to!”
“Sergeant Grabowski, as much as I would love togive you one you can't eat that yet. You've spent nearly a month ina coma. Now you've been awake two days. IF your progress continues,then by Friday-- two days from now-- we'll try some solidfood.”
The doctor was talking quietly like he wastalking to a five-year-old. That only pissed Phillip off evenmore.
“I'm not some fucking little kid, Doc. I get it.I do, but I want some real fucking food. Not chicken broth andJello that was probably made before World War I,” Philliphissed.
“Good God. You're supposed to be on your deathbed not channeling your inner Drill Sergeant, man,” Brendon said asthey walked in.
That seemed to shut Phillip up. The doctorgrinned at Brendon and Ryan, thankful that they’d interrupted theargument.
“Furry! What the fuck are you doing here?”Phillip barked hoarsely.
“I heard this guy I knew was stuck here. I hadto visit,” Brendon said easily. The doctor left quietly as both menlooked at each other.
“Are you insane? You told my mom you couldn'tget leave. Tell me you didn't just fuck up your career to seeme.”
“I already turned myself in. Luckily I got thecoolest MPs. They brought me here.”
“Dumb ass!” Phillip sighed and lay back in hisbed. He smiled slightly and sighed again.
“Yeah I know. But you should be nice to yourvisitors.” Brendon pulled out a bag of Gummy Bears. “We bringgifts!”
Phillip's eyes lit up. “I take it all back.You're my favorite. Hell, Ryan, we have to break up. He won'tsmuggle me a cheeseburger,” he informed Brendon, who grinned.
The blond handed over the Gummy Bears andPhillip made a happy sound - right before Ryan swooped in and tookthem away.
“Not until they say you're ready,” Ryan saidprimly.
“Bitch.”
“Jerk.”
“You both are so stupid.” Brendon rolled hiseyes and grabbed the Gummy Bears out of Ryan's hand. He opened itand took a handful. Then threw the bag right back to Phillip whodidn't give Ryan time before he too had a mouthful.
