“Jax, it’s Sadie.”
“Are you all right? Where are you?”
“I’m fine. I brought my mother to the hospital around four this morning. She was in pain. But she’s fine now, and they are pumping fluids into her. She should be able to leave soon.”
“I’m on my way.”
“No, Jax, wait. You can’t come here.”
He paused. “Why?”
I laughed. “Because you will get mauled by adoring fans.”
He sighed. “I can make a few calls and get in privately.”
I laughed again. “No, there is no reason. We will be leaving soon, and I haven’t explained you to my mom yet, and today isn’t really a good day for that.”
“I guess you’re right.”
“I am.”
“I miss you.”
I got all warm and tingly at his words. “I miss you too.”
“You know, I could get you a few posters for your walls....”
I laughed. “I’ll pass. I happen to be interested in someone I don’t really see as the guy in those posters.”
He hesitated a moment, and then said, “Thank you.”
“See you later,” I said and hung up.
I squinted up at the morning sun and smiled before turning and heading back into the hospital to check on Jessica. She wouldn’t get dehydrated again if I could help it. The whole experience was not something I wanted to repeat.
They released Jessica to leave around lunchtime. She seemed tired and whiny. I couldn’t wait to get her home and go to work. As soon as I deposited her in bed with a large pitcher of ice water and a glass beside her, I headed outside.
* * *
Chapter Nine
When I opened the door, a familiar silver Hummer sat in the drive. Jax stepped out and walked over to meet me.
He smiled sheepishly. “I had the hospital call as soon as they released your mom.”
I smiled and stared into his eyes, which were hidden behind black sunglasses. He wore a New York Giants baseball cap pulled down low on his forehead.
“I see you’re in disguise?”
He grinned and nodded.
I nodded toward the Hummer and laughed. “You should drive a vehicle that doesn’t draw attention if you’re trying to go around undetected.”
He frowned. “What? This is the cheapest thing in the garage.”
I laughed. “So, you’re taking me to work?”
He shook his head. “Nope, we’re going to the movies. You’re off for the rest of the day.”