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thing, the sooner I could leave this place.
    The muscles in my arms and hands trembled with the strength of my grip—or lack thereof—and I pulled myself up onto my feet. I was exhausted, but I refused to give up.
    I slowly straightened my body, as straight as I was able to, and nearly screamed with the pain in my hip, but as I stood there gritting my teeth, the pain began to ebb, and stopped short of a dull throb.
    “How am I doing?” I asked. I sounded winded and totally out of breath.
    “You’re doing wonderfully. But I think that this is probably enough for one day, we’ll do more tomorrow.”
    I was incredibly disappointed and wasn’t ready to give up just yet, so I took one step closer to her.
    “Sarah…”
    “I want to try.” I took another step. The dizziness was becoming worse and I knew it was just a matter of time before I was on the floor. “I think you’re right. Too much too soon.”
    I was about to back up when I staggered and started to fall to the side. Before I knew what was happening a strong pair of arms reached out, grabbed me from the side and lifted me and pulled me up against his body.
    “I think that is enough for today, am I right doctor?” I looked up and through my spinning eyes saw piercing blues staring down at me. I had been so focused on pushing myself that I didn’t even hear him enter.
    “Yes Mr. Hunter. I do think it is enough for today. Very well done, Sarah.”
    “Thanks. How about that shower?”
    “Perhaps tomorrow, we’ll try taking a few steps, but right now, we’ve got to concentrate on getting your strength back. You don’t want any setbacks do you?”
    I’m sure the disappointment on my face was obvious.
    “I really…” I actually sounded like a child.
    “Would it be okay if I took Sarah into the bathroom and set her up on the chair in the shower?”
    I didn’t really grasp what was being said and leaned my head against Brad’s chest. Even in this state of mind, the smell of him filled my nostrils and sent my senses reeling. That smell was familiar to me and I liked it. A lot.
    “That would be fine as long as she doesn’t put full weight on her hip.”
    “That okay with you Sarah?” Brad looked down at me.
    “If it means I can wash up, I’m all for it.”
    “Well, then, I’ll leave you two to it. I’ll be in to check on you before I leave tonight. Enjoy your shower and your meal. Smells delicious.”
    I looked over Brad’s shoulder and saw two large paper bags. And when I tell you the aromas emanating from those brown bags had me literally salivating, take me seriously.
    “How about you get me into that shower now, so I can eat that.” I indicated the bags with my chin.
    “As you wish.”
    Flash .
    Another weird feeling…a memory feeling.
    Brad lifted me in his arms and carried me to the bathroom setting me down on the toilet. He leaned in and situated the chair inside the shower.
    “Stay there. I’ll grab you some clean clothes. Then I’ll help you with that.” He indicated my hospital gown. “I’ll turn on the water when I get back.”
    “Mr. Hunter.” I said, trying to sound indignant.
    The look he cast my way almost made me laugh. He looked downright insulted.
    “I won’t look Sarah. I won’t do anything that would make you uncomfortable.”
    “Well…okay.” As soon as he walked away, I rushed to take off the hospital gown and realized that is all I had on. I held it against my naked body and reached out, pulling the shower curtain over me and wrapped it around my body also.
    “Here you go.” He walked backwards into the room and placed a pair of pretty pink pajamas and a pair of dainty underwear on the hook. Then leaned in and turned the faucet on. “Let me know when it’s the right temperature.”
    I reached out sticking my arm under the water flow; it was cool but rapidly warming.
    Perfect.
    “There… that’s perfect.” I said softly.
    He reached his arm around me, all the while averting his eyes, and pulling