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strained. He softly strokes my cheek and it’s in that moment I
have an epiphany.
    “Tristan, I’ve got it,” I say hoping this could be the solution.
    “Got what?” he questions.
    “Hypnotherapy,” I say smiling up at him. “It might help you with
the dream,” I add.
    Tristan eyes widen with surprise, he runs his hand across
his new beard and slowly starts to nod in agreement. “It’s worth a try,” he
says.
    “Do you have my mobile? I could call George and see if he
can get you an appointment with Cindy?”
    “It’s at home baby,” he answers blankly.
    “Well don't let me forget to call as soon as we get in, ok?”
    “Ok.” He leans in and kisses me again. “Ready?” he asks.
    “I’m more than ready to get out of here,” I answer dryly,
trying to hide how anxious I'm really feeling. I'm am dying to get out of here,
but I haven’t told Tristan this, because he looks tired and stressed enough as
it is, but I’m really nervous about going back to the house. I’m afraid I’m
going to freak out when I step inside the door, or worse still, I won't want to
live there anymore – which sucks – because I love that house.
    “Arms up,” Tristan says pulling me from my revere.
    “What?” I frown up at him.
    “Coral, you can barely walk a few steps without being in
pain, so please don't be difficult.” Rolling his eyes at me, he leans forward
and effortlessly lifts me into his arms.
    “You are not carrying me out of here!” I scold.
    “Yes I am, or we’re not leaving,” he argues.
    “Tristan, please, just let me walk a little, if I get tired
or I’m in pain, you can take over. I feel so stiff from lying still for so
long, please let me loosen my legs up a little,” I plead, he stares down at me
with narrowed eyes.
    “God you’re frustrating,” he huffs and carefully, reluctantly,
stands me upright, keeping hold of both of my arms.
    “Thank you baby.” Taking a deep breath in I stare at the
door. Ok, you can do this!
    I take a step forward, then another and smile up at him,
trying my best to hide the pain. Tristan is frowning down at me, he doesn’t
like it, I can tell, but it’s tough – I need to do this!
    I keep shuffling forward until we reach the door, Tristan
pulls it open for me and I slowly walk through – Boy this is going to take a
while!
    “Feeling ok?” he asks, closing the door behind him.
    I look back and say goodbye to my hospital bed. “Yeah, I’m
good,” I say, feeling drained already. Tristan readjusts my bag on his shoulder
and we slowly head down the stark white corridors, Tristan doesn’t moan about
it, he’s so patient with me.
    “How far is it to the car park?” I ask a little
breathlessly. My legs are shaking so badly it’s really pissing me off – I
hate feeling like this!
    “At this rate we’ll get there by tomorrow morning,” he answers
dryly.
    I stop and look up at him. “Very funny!” I sarcastically say.
Tristan smirks at me – Ok, he’s finding this funny, so I decide to wind him up
about the surprise!
    “What shall we do when we get home?” I ask, keeping my eyes
straight ahead as we carry on walking.
    Tristan instantly stiffens next to me. “What do you want to
do?” he tries to answer casually.
    “Snuggle up to you,” I say turning to look up at him. “Peace
and quiet, just me and you. Let’s just veg out, get a pizza and watch a movie.
What do you think?” I ask trying to hide my smile.
    “Um...yeah that sounds good,” he says trying to act
nonchalant.
    “Is that what you want to do?” I ask. Oh dear, he doesn’t
know what to say or do.
    “Um...sure,” he says. I turn away from him trying to hide my
smile, and accidentally catch my foot on a food trolley; it sends a thousand shock
waves of pain up my body. Holy crap!
    I instantly freeze and wince in pain. I squeeze my eyes shut
trying to control it – Ouch! Damn it that hurt! – Tristan wraps his arms
around my waist and gently pulls me up against his