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It's been a few days and Ashlynn has slept a lot. The doctors say she's healing very well, but I'm still worried. The physical therapist is coming in today to evaluate her. I already have a therapist coming to our house to work with her. She's not staying here longer than she has to. Ashlynn has been more talkative the past twenty-four hours. Her friend Kylie has been stopping by. All they do is whisper and giggle, it gets annoying. "Gage? Could you get me some water?" Ashlynn asks as she snuggles up with her blanket. I nod and leave to go to the snack room that is on her floor. I grab a bottle of water and fill a cup up with ice before I go back to her room. "Thanks." "Do you need anything else?" I ask, shoving my hands into my pockets. "Come lay down please," Ashlynn says, moving over so I can sit on the bed. "I don't want to hurt you," I say, not wanting to get on the bed with her. "It wasn't a question, it was me telling you to lay on the bed with me," she says, twis
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Ashlynn's POV: I got out of the hospital after staying in the hospital for thirteen days. Gage stayed with me most of the time, I made him go home sometimes to get work done. I've begun physical therapy already, and it's kicking my ass. It makes me so tired and sore. But Gage has gone with me to every one, and he has been helping me do them. I'm just excited to get out of the hospital. Since the stitches have been removed the dressings over my scar are easier to clean. Gage doesn't want me to do them by myself so he changes them for me. He also said he'd be doing that when we get back to the house as well. I'm mainly just excited to be wearing my own clothes again. Hospital gowns make me feel exposed, which is weird to feel that way considering my job. But I really just want to wear sweats. "You're ready to leave Miss Deters. Mr. Cutler has already signed all the paperwork," my nurse, Angela, tells me with a smile. "Alright, thank you," I say to her as I slip on a pair of f
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"I'm sorry for bringing these situations to you," Gage says as he braids my hair. We are currently in his room watching a random TV show. I'm eating a tub of cookie dough ice cream as he struggles to do the braid. "These situations find me," I tell him. "They aren't caused by you, so don't feel bad. Besides, I'm okay." "I don't want you to feel obligated to be a part of this life. It's not easy," he says and I grab his hand so he stops the braid. I glance back at him with a smile and he just looks lost. I set my ice cream down and take his hand off my head before I stand up in front of him. "I really do like you Gage, career included. Whatever you say right now isn't going to make me leave. I want to stay with you," I tell him, holding his hand. "I'm staying right here." "You're too good for this life," he says and I can't help but smile. "I'm still staying," I reply and he chuckles. "I know you'll keep me safe and protect me. Sometimes the bad is inevitable, but you are
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I woke up extremely sore. Gage and I took a bath after last nights activities before he gave me one of his shirts and we went to bed. I glance up at Gage to see him fast asleep, his mouth slightly open so I can hear his soft snores. My hand traces small circles on his chest as I snuggle closer to him. I wince slightly from my injury but it just caused me to turned the wrong way. It'll be alright though, the pain is getting better each day. "Why are you up?" Gage asks, his voice hoarse. "I'm not sure," I reply, continuing to draw small circles on his chest. "How are you feeling?" Gage asks and I look up at him. "In regards to the gunshot or to the sex?" I ask in return and he chuckles, his chest making my head feel like it's vibrating. "Both," he replies. "To answer both your questions, sore," I reply. "Do you want another bath?" He asks, his hand rubbing my arm. "I can run it for you." "I just want to lay here for a little longer," I tell him and he nods before
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Gage's POV: "You guys are finally together?" Alex asks me when I get home. Alex must've gotten home today from his trip with Dana. I'm just getting home from the hospital. My grandma is doing the same as she has been, and I know it's draining for my mom. But dad told me to focus on work and he'll take care of mom. That doesn't stop me from feeling guilty. "Yeah," I shrug as we walk up the steps to the door. "It's new, and I'm not sure if Ashlynn wants people to know yet." "I can guarantee that Kylie knows already," Alex chuckles as he opens the front door. I slip off my shoes and hand my keys to one of the maids that is standing there. "I don't want to make her uncomfortable," I shrug as we walk down the hallway. "I never thought there would be a day where Gage Cutler would be a lap dog to a girl," Alex jokes and I can't help but roll my eyes at him. "You're just a dick," I say as we walk towards the dining room. "I don't know how Dana can put up with you." "Becaus
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"Gage, wake up," a soft voice says. I feel a kiss placed against my cheek. "Gaaaaage." "I'm asleep," I mutter and turn my head to face the other way. "Fine, I guess I'll just leave you alone for the rest of the day," Ashlynn sighs. "I'll see if Vince wants to hang out." "You're staying with me," I mutter, pulling her closer to my chest. My arm is securely around her waist and she's not moving anytime soon. "Gage I have to go to physical therapy. It starts after breakfast," she says and I bury my head into the crook of her neck. "You're just a big baby." "I'm still asleep," I say into her neck and she just laughs. "After therapy and whatever you have to do for work today, we'll come back here and relax," she says. "Promise." "Hmm, I'm liking right now though," I reply and I feel her smack my arm. "Violence gets you no where." "Says you," she scoffs and I can't help but chuckle. I pull my head back, finally opening my eyes to look at Ashlynn. "Good morning angel,
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Ashlynn's POV: "You're range of motion and flexibility is great," Dr. Tanner says. "Obviously the muscles are weak, but that was to be expected. We'll work on rebuilding that strength along with stamina next session." "Thank you," I say as I stand up off the bed. I just attempted to do a yoga pose called bridge. I was quite shaky but I managed to hold it for the time without hurting badly. "Is there anything I should do in my free time?" "Continue to do the bridges as well as the stretches we went over. It's important to not let that muscle sit and get tight." "Alright, sounds good," I smile. "I'll see you in two days." He gives me a small wave as I leave the room. I exit the gym and see Gage walking down the small hallway. "Done?" He asks and I nod. He has a small smile on his face as he comes towards me, he looks happy. A smile spreads on my face just knowing that something is making him this happy. "What has you smiling?" I ask and he just grabs my hand before he
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"I've never felt this nervous in my life," Gage admits as I straighten out his tie. He keeps fidgeting with the cuffs of his shirt, while staring himself down in the mirror. "You'll be fine, and I'll be there to help you," I tell him, placing my hands on his chest. "And Alex made sure that one of your apartments in the city was set up for whenever the home visit happens." "Is this really smart? Adopting I mean," he says and I move my hands to cup his cheeks, making him look at me. "You're doing an amazing thing Gage," I whisper. "This little girl is going to be so grateful to be your daughter." "I'm overthinking this," Gage sighs and I can't help but smile. I stand on my tiptoes and pressed my lips to his. "You are," I say. "Now, we need to leave so we can be there on time." "Alex already has the car pulled up," he tells me. "Then we should hurry down," I reply and he just nods. I take
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