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Sam’s eyes widen in shock at the words before he scowled at her.
“I’m betting that you want that gone, right?”
Sam nodded a little more vigorously.
    “Well, we’ve got to get you sitting up first, see how you take that for a while, and we’ll go from there. The sooner you can get yourself mobile, the better off you’ll be. Just remember, the drugs we have you on are keeping the pain under control right now, but as they wear off, it will get worse. Any movement is going aggravate it and overexertion will likely make it unbearable.”
    Sam was still scowling as Josh spoke up.
“When do you think he’ll be ready to go home?” The doctor looked at him, considering her words
carefully before speaking.
    “Well, it will probably be at least a week. I want to make sure that there are absolutely no signs of infection. We also need to make sure he’s strong enough to walk on his own for short periods of time.”
    Dr. Harris knew that Sam wasn’t going to like what she needed to say next, but she needed to be sure he understood what he needed to do to fully recover.
    “You’re going to need some kind of home care for at least a few weeks, Sam, probably longer. You should have someone contact a nursing service soon and get that arranged. You shouldn’t be left alone, under any circumstances, do you understand? Or we won’t be able to release you.”
Sam gave a huff of annoyance, but Josh just gave his hand a tug until he looked at him.
    “We’ll figure it out, Sam. I know you don’t want a nurse, but between your folks and me and… Evan, we’ll make sure you’re taken care of, okay?”
    Josh saw the look in Sam’s eyes when he mentioned Evan, but he wasn’t sure exactly what it was about. He was about to ask when the doctor’s pager went off. They all looked at her as she checked it.
    “The trauma center’s standing by to receive several victims from a tractor-trailer collision on the Brooklyn Bridge.” She sighed, closing her phone. “I have to get down there. Sam, so far I’m pleased with your progress, and I’ll be back later to check on you, all right?”
    Sam smiled at her in thanks, and she patted his leg and then left the room.
Nicole had moved to follow Dr. Harris and the other nurse out when Josh stopped her with a hand on her arm.
“Got a minute?”
“Sure.”
Josh led her back to Sam.
    “Sam, I want you to meet Nicole Samuels. She’s been taking care of us since you got here, and when this is all over, we are going to owe her a huge fruit basket, or a walkon appearance on the show, or our firstborn children.”
    Nicole blushed and smacked Josh on the arm. “Cut it out, Josh. I’m just doing my job.” She looked at Sam and held her hand out to him. “It’s nice to finally meet you, Sam.”
    Sam smiled at her shyly and shook her hand, looking between her and Josh with a wondering glance, which she caught but Josh apparently missed. She grinned at Sam before speaking again.
    “Well, it’s just about my break time. I’m going to see if your parents are here yet, and then I have got to call home. My husband is trying to help my daughter with an English project today, and I have a feeling that it will not be going well.”
    Josh stood up and gave her a one-armed hug, as Sam still hadn’t let go of his hand. Nicole caught the look of relief on Sam’s face at the mention of her family. It almost made her giggle.
    “I’ll be back in a bit, but you know how to get ahold of me if you need me. I’m glad you’re awake, Sam.” She waved over her shoulder and left the room.
    Josh watched her go and then turned back to Sam when he felt a gentle tug on their entwined hands. Sam pointed at the notebook, and Josh held it up for him to write on again. When Sam was finished, Josh read it and blushed.
    “Sam, I….” He wasn’t sure what to say. “Evan’s not here. I kicked him out the first day, and he hasn’t been back.”
    Sam just arched one eyebrow, obviously wanting Josh to go