Emily had just finished getting dressed when the doctor walked into the room.
"Alright, Ms. Fields. You just need to sign these release forms and you're good to go."
"Finally!" She exclaimed as she took the clipboard from the doctor. I laughed a little before grabbing my purse and taking my car keys out.
"Is there anything she should avoid?" I asked the doctor since it seemed like Emily was just focused on getting out of here.
"Any strenuous activities are off-limits at least for another week. Just until her ribs are fully healed. She needs to come here in a week so that we can do a check up. The cut on her forehead has healed but she still has to put ointment on it for a few days. Also, I know that she's not going to like this, but she shouldn't have heavy foods right now. Her stomach won't tolerate it."
I made a mental note of everything he was saying. "Okay, thank you. I will make sure she's here in a week."
"Ali, are you ready?" Em looked at me.
"You're the one that's getting released, Em" I said while laughing. When I walked toward her she smiled.
"Remember, Ms. Fields, no strenuous activity for another week." The doctor said to Emily before walking out of the room.
I smiled at Emily. "Ready to go to the house?" I asked while walking out of the room with her.
"Actually, can we stop by my parents' house? They gave my belongings to my mom when I was admitted. I also need to get a new phone."
"Okay. On the way home we can stop to get something to eat."
"Do you want to eat now?" She asked while we made our way to the car.
"No, I ate before I came here this morning." I opened the car door and threw my purse in the back seat before getting in. When Emily got in she stared out of the window with a frightened expression.
"Em, you okay?" When I touched her arm it was like she was snapped out of her thoughts. She looked at me and took a deep breath.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Just... never mind." She said while shaking her head.
"Just what?" I looked at her.
She looked down for a minute and when she looked up there were tears in her eyes. "It's the first time since the crash."
I grabbed her hand and held it. She started to calm down. I kept my hand in hers as I started the car and drove away from the hospital.
After 15 minutes of driving she completely calmed down. I parked the car in front of the Fields' house and took the key out. While we were walking up to the porch she grabbed my hand. I looked at her.
"Thank you, Ali. For what you did back there."
I squeezed her hand and smiled. "I'm here for you, Em. Okay?"
She smiled and nodded her head. She opened her mouth to say something but the front door opened and there stood Mrs. Fields. Emily turned and faced her mom. She let go of my hand and hugged her. I smiled at them. When they pulled away from each other, Mrs Fields smiled at me "Hello Alison."
"Hello Mrs. Fields."
"I told you that you can call me, Pam."
"I know, I'm sorry. It's just a habit."
When we walked inside of the house, Mrs. Fields walked into the kitchen. I sat down on the couch.
"Mom, The purse that was in the car. Where is it?" Emily yelled while walking toward the kitchen.
"It's upstairs in your room."
"Be careful." I said as Emily was going up the stairs.
"Alison, can you help me with something?" Pam called from the kitchen.
"Yes. " I said as I got up from the couch. I walked into the kitchen. "What do you need help with?"
She looked to see if Emily made it upstairs. "Does she know?"
"Does she know what?" I asked confused.
"That you love her." She stated
I swallowed. "How do you know?"
"The way you look at her. How you were with her in the hospital." She said while smiling.
I smiled back. "Yes, she knows. I actually told her at your Vow Renewal."
"Alison, this is a chance for you two. I hope you guys don't let it go to waste."
"I don't plan to. I just regret waiting this long to acknowledge my feelings for her."
"The only thing that matters is that you did." She said as she walked towards the stove.
"Mom, what are you making?" Emily asked while walking into the kitchen.
"I'm making pies for the church."
"Ooo... Can I get two slices to take to Ali's?"
"Sure." Pam said as she put two slices on a plate and wrapped it.
"You know that you're not supposed to have that." I whispered to her.
"One slice isnt going to hurt." She winked at me.
"Okay. You don't listen." I said as I shook my head. "Are you ready to go get your phone?"
She nodded her head and walked over to Pam and hugged her. "I'll call you as soon as I get my phone, mom."
"Okay, Emmy." Pam looked at me. "Alison, remember what I told you."
"I will." I said, smiling as we walked out of the door. We got in the car and waved goodbye to Pam
"After we go get you a phone, we can just go to the house." I said as I was driving.
"What about getting something to eat?"
"I texted Spencer while we were at your mom's and she'll have it there when we get there.
She nodded her head. "When we get to the house, is it okay if I just go to sleep?"
"Yeah. You're getting tired?" I asked her.
"Yeah, but I want to get my phone first."
"Okay." I laughed.
When we got to the phone store Emily walked around looking at the different phones.
"Em, what kind of phone you want?" I asked her while she was still looking.
"I want the iPhone." She stated.
"Okay, then what's taking so long?" I asked while looking at her.
"I'm trying to decide on a color. It's a tie between the red and rose gold. You're getting cranky..." She turned to face me. "You're hungry?"
"Yes. Very. And its not just me that's hungry."
"Okay, come on so I can get the phone and we can go." She took my hand and walked to the sales associate.
"Have you decided?" Ryan asked
"Yeah. I want the red iPhone 7 plus." Emily said.
"Okay." He typed into the computer.
When her service was activated Emily paid for it and we walked out. We got in the car and drove home.
****
When we finally made it home I threw my keys on the table.
"You got my fries, right?" I asked Spencer.
"Well, Hello to you too. Yes I got your fries and Em?" Spencer called out to Emily.
"Yes?" She looked up at her.
"I got you some soup."
Emily made a disgusted face. "Wait, Soup?! What the ..." She stopped talking when she saw the expression on my face. "Okay." She said and walked into the kitchen.
"Call me if you need something." Spencer said as she grabbed her purse. "I'm going to go hang out with Toby."
"Okay." I said as I sat at the table and pulled out my burger." Emily looked at me and smacked her lips.
Spencer walked out of the house and it was just us.
"Ali?"
"Yeah?" I drank some of my soda.
"Can I have some of your fries?"
"The doctor said you can't because your stomach can't handle it right now." I said as I bit into my sandwich.
"Please?" She gave the puppy dog eyes.
"Eat it at your own risk."
"Thank you" and she grabbed some fries. I looked at her as she ate them. -She's going to pay for that later- I thought
-An Hour Later-
"Ugh" Emily groaned as her head was in the toilet.
"I told you it was a bad idea, Em." I said as I rubbed her back.
She turned her head and looked at me. "Ali, I don't need an 'I told you so' at this moment."
I laughed a little. "Okay. Do you feel like you can finally get up?"
"Yeah." I helped her up and she flushed the toilet. She walked over to the sink and brushed her teeth and rinsed her mouth out with mouthwash. "I'm never eating fries again."
I laughed hard. "Yes you will, just not right now. Ready to lay down?"
She nodded her head and we walked into the room she was staying in.
When she laid down she looked at me.
I didn't know if she wanted me to lay with her or not. "Goodnight Em." I said and started to walk out of the room.
"Ali. Can you stay in here with me? Just for tonight?"
"Sure." I walked toward the bed and got under the covers.
I turned to look at her. She looked at me and looked away.
"What's on your mind, Em?" I asked her, knowing that she was thinking something.
"Have you thought about finding the dad?"
"I've thought about it. He's an Army guy, so I was thinking he doesn't need this kind of news."
"Ali, you didn't make the baby by yourself." She said while yawning.
I closed my eyes and sighed. "I know, Em. Its just this isn't how I pictured starting a family." When I looked at her I saw that she had fallen asleep.
I smiled and ran my finger down her cheek. "Goodnight Em." I whispered as I closed my eyes.