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going to bolt out of the room when he remarked, “I talked to Doctor Gracie this morning after he had to stabilize your heart. He said he was planning to run some more tests in the next couple days. Did he say when he thought he’d release you?”
     
    He tucked the card behind the card from Melissa on the holder in the flower arrangement. I was thankful that he did because it was where I could easily reach it, yet it was hidden enough that I wouldn’t have to explain to anyone, specifically Seth, why I had it.
     
    “ He just told me that if things keep going well, maybe two more days.”
     
    “ I’m glad you’re going to call me, but do you mind if I stop back while you’re here? I’m normally at Saint Joe’s at least once a night and could pop in and see if you need anything?”
     
    I managed to get out, “I’d like that.”
     
    “ I’d better go. I am really glad you’re okay. You’ve got all my numbers. Call me anytime… day or night…even if…well, call me whenever you want.” He squeezed my hand one final time and shot me another huge smile, then turned and walked away. He paused at the doorway just for a moment and turned back to look at me. “Lauren…I’m glad you’re doing so well. I’m sure this isn’t the most appropriate time to ask, but when you feel up to it, and want to get together, maybe we could go out for dinner or something?”
     
    I managed to smile but could think of nothing clever to say. “I’d like that.”
     
    “ Great! I mean…I’m really glad that you…never mind,” his face looked squarely at the floor. “I’ll stop by tonight if I have a run to the hospital. I need to get home and catch some zees.” He was blushing as he stepped out the door.
     
    I looked at the monitor and it was at 123 and slowly descending to normal. The next several hours were a flurry of doctors, nurses, and visitors. By the time visiting hours were over, I was completely exhausted and yearning for sleep.
     
    I asked Mom and Seth to head home. “You both look worn out. I’m just going to be sleeping anyway, so why don’t you two go home and get some rest and come back tomorrow. I’ll be fine, I really just want to sleep. If I need anything, the nurses are just a few feet away.”
     
    Reluctantly and after a great deal of prodding, they both decided they would go home for a few hours but promised to be back before breakfast. The nurses came back through at least once an hour, charting my vitals, refilling my water pitcher, checking all the gauges. My body was stiff from lying still for so long, so I asked the nurse if I could get out of bed for a little bit.
     
    “ Sorry, Lauren, no activity for twenty-four hours. Your leg was all but shattered, and the swelling needs to go down from the surgery. We have to keep your leg immobile and raised above your heart to keep the swelling down or you will never get out of here. Putting any pressure on it right now is not a good idea. Just sit tight and you’ll be mobile again soon.” She dimmed the lights in my room and walked toward the door, “I won’t be back until midnight to check on you again unless you call me. Do you need anything before I go?” I assured her I was fine, so she stepped out to check on her other patients.
     
    Once I was alone in my room, I looked at the flower arrangement with Max’s card sticking out - begging me to pick it up.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

Chapter Five
     
     
    I stared at the phone. This was the first time I had been alone all day. What was Max doing? It wouldn’t be too desperate to just call and say hi, would it? I reached for his card and he hadn’t been kidding; the card had his home number, work number, and cell. If I got him on the phone, what would I say? Let’s see, probably stay away from the whole, “I saw you in a dream” topic, try not to mention that every time he’s near me my heart starts pumping in overdrive. I should avoid talking about Seth.
     
    Seth. As I stared