Free Sean by Desiree Wilder Page B

her. I couldn’t really tell with the bandage on it, but it made her feel better so I went with it.
    As soon as we got back to my place , Brynn called her boss. He was really nice about it and told her to try to enjoy some of her time off since she never took vacation days. She looked sad when she hung up.
    “I’m sorry,” I told her.
    “It’s not your fault.”
    “Partially.”
    “Well,” she smiled, “I was being greedy by wanting my entire neck kissed. I couldn’t be satisfied with only a partial, noooo; I had to have it all.” I laughed with her.
    “I love your greediness, it’s very sexy,” I said.
    “Is this sexy?” She pointed to her head.
    “Yes, it is, because every time I see it, I remember how it happened.” I raised my eyebrows and it made her giggle. “Do you want to take a shower? I could help you get the rest of the blood out of your hair. Then you could relax while I make us some dinner and then maybe a movie or something?” I was going to love taking care of her for the next seven days. Who was I kidding? She’d never let that happen, but at least two or three days, that’d still be good.
    “Yeah, that sounds really nice, thank you.”
    I made a little shield for her wound so I could get her hair cleaned up without getting her fresh bandage wet. It worked well and a few min utes later she was as blonde as before. I could tell she wasn’t feeling the best, so after I pampered her in the shower, I helped her get dressed and made her comfortable on the couch.
    “Thanks , Sean, you’re sweet,” she said, barely holding her eyes open.
    “You’re sweet , too,” I told her. “Now get some rest and we’ll eat when you wake up.” She nodded and closed her eyes.
    I cleaned the kitchen from breakfast and the accident. I was surprised how much blood she’d lost in there, but I hadn’t paid too much attention while I was panicking. I took out some chicken breasts and made a salad for dinner. I threw a load of clothes in the wash, put on some quiet music, and sat in the chair in front of Brynn with my laptop. I wanted to be right there when she woke up. It was hard to concentrate on the computer screen with her in the background.
    I looked at the concert list Gia had sent again. I was hoping maybe I could talk Brynn into coming with me at the end of the month, but since she was going to miss a week of work now, I knew she wouldn’t take time off a couple of weeks later. I noticed the shows for the upcoming weekend were good. Could I talk her into going this weekend? Will she be feeling up to it? I was going to mention it to her and just see how she reacted.
    I wanted to go all out for the Fourth of July, but the cupboard incident put a kink in those plans. I searched the web for fun ideas that didn’t involve swimming or physical exertion. I only had the rest of the day to make a plan, which didn’t leave me with a lot of options. She was going to be sore and probably a little tired, so I knew we’d better stick close to home.
    I made a plan and got a few things together. I couldn’t believe Brynn was still sleeping, poor thing. I kept checking on her, but she was fine, she hadn’t budged. I needed to get some things from the store, but I’d wait until morning, maybe she’d feel like getting out for a bit by then. I sat in the chair again and made a list of things I needed to pick up. I noticed some movement out of the corner of my eye and when I peeked over, I saw sweet, sleepy eyes looking back at me. I went to her.
    “How are you feeling?”
    “Sore, but not as groggy.”
    “Do you want a pain pill?”
    “Do you have any ibuprofen? I think the pain pill is what knocked me out.”
    I got her two and a glass of water.
    “Thanks, Sean.” She sat up just enough to drink without spilling. It didn’t look like she was feeling as good as I hoped she would.
    “Can I put in a movie or something for you?”
    “Sure, just pick something,” she said.
    I grabbed the remote and