Page 78 of Rejection and Redeemed

Fran laughed, gave Jacob a quick kiss and stood up walking to the cupboard and getting a bottle and walking back to hand it to Jacob.

“I can’t believe how much I miss peeing normally.”

“Hopefully tomorrow you can. Let me help you move to the side of the bed, then while you’re doing your thing, I’ll get myself ready for bed.” As he spoke he helped Jacob move. “Be back in a bit.”

Jacob did his business, all the while glaring at the bottle. “Do you have any idea how much I detest you, little bottle?” Hescrewed the lid on and managed to settle himself back without letting out a moan, which he called a win.

Not long later Fran walked to the bed dressed in sweatpants and a t-shirt and took the bottle from Jacob. Taking it to the bathroom, he sorted the bottle, washed his hands and brought out a wet cloth for Jacob and a towel.

“Thanks,” Jacob said, using them and then handing them back. Fran threw them into the bathroom.

“You have clothes in the wardrobe?” Jacob asked, looking at him.

“Apparently, just these. Clairmont thinks of everything.”

“Sleep on the bed with me?”

“I will. Let me help you lie down first,” Fran offered, and once Jacob was comfy, Fran walked around to the other side of the bed. He went to lay down on top of the covers, but Jacob pulled them back.

“Underneath, sweetheart,” Jacob said.

Fran slipped in and rolled onto his side, facing Jacob.

Jacob rolled onto his side too to face Fran, then put his hand over Fran’s and locked their fingers. “Tell me about being a nurse.”

Fran smiled. “I think you’ve seen the highlights.”

Jacob moved a bit closer so their noses were practically touching. “There’s probably more to tell,” he said softly. “Finn said you were head nurse.”

“I am. It took a lot of hard work and training to get that position. Everyone was so proud when I was promoted.”

“I can understand why, that’s an incredible achievement. Have you always been a nurse here?”

“No, I started work at a hospital in a no man’s land. I wanted to learn from the best, so I studied hard, learnt what I could, and when an opening became available here I applied. The interview process was intense. All candidates had to work at the hospitalfor two weeks. As well as an interview, there was an on the job assessment from everyone I worked with and the patients I dealt with. Because of who I am, I was allowed to use a fake surname so no one would connect me to the family and Robbie could give his report, but as he was my cousin, and even though he’s the doctor in charge, he wasn’t allowed to vote. It was only after I was hired that everyone found out who I was. I’ve been head nurse here for about four years now and I can honestly say, I love my job.”

“It doesn’t hurt that you get to work with your cousin and Emory now.”

Fran grinned. “There is that, although I’ve only had a couple of shifts with Emory,” Fran broke off and yawned.

“Sleep, sweetheart, we can talk more tomorrow.”

Fran brushed his nose against Jacob’s. “We can. Sleep well, mate.”

“And you, sweetheart.”

CHAPTER 34

Fran woke up and lay still for a moment. He’d slept really well and couldn’t remember dreaming. He must have moved in the night as his head was resting on Jacob’s shoulder. He couldn’t believe that he was here lying in bed with his mate. He internally gave a happy sigh.

Jacob, for his part, was holding Fran’s hand over his heart. “Morning, sweetheart,” Jacob said quietly.

Fran adjusted his head to look into Jacob’s smiling face. “Morning, babe. How did you sleep and how are you feeling?”

“I slept really well. I don’t even think I dreamt at all. And as for how I feel, I feel really good. My aches are almost gone.”

“Good,” Fran said, peering over at the heart monitor. “Your readings look normal, except for your respiratory rate, which is a little high.”

“I’m breathing too much?” Jacob asked, sounding confused.