Future

Con can’t help the warm feeling that rushes over him as Jamie’s kiss lingers on his lips. Still not used to her affection, though unable to resist it, he returns the motion, pulling her in close, his hand resting behind her head to feel the softness of her hair.

He holds her hug as long as she stays, his strong arm wrapped around her, not wanting to let go either. As she draws away though, he lets her go, letting his eyes rest on hers. “Naw…I’ll be all right. Just give me a call later maybe…I feel fine, but I better have you check on me in case something happens again.”

Con looks at Jamie for a long moment before finally exiting the car. “Thanks for everything Jamie. Talk to you later.”


Kyle catches Katie’s eye and gives her a short wink. If asked, he might say he knew what the future looked like, and was most satisfied with the picture he saw. “Alright. We’ll take a rain check on that dinner tonight too.” He gives her a gentle smile, conveying that he believes Jason is more important.

Jason nods to Katie. “Yeah…if I can get my legs up under myself, I should be all right.” As he tries to stand up, Kyle is quick to come over and give him a hand until he knows he’s steady.

“Alright?”

“Yeah.” Jason takes a deep breath.

Kyle looks to Katie and squats down next to her. “Next!” He takes her in his arms and in one swift motion, scoops her up to stand, and sets her down in her chair. He glances at her knees that had been scraped on the floor. “Don’t forget to take care of that when you get back either, huh?”

“Hey, Jase, here ya go.” Mike holds out a glass of juice for him.

Jason accepts it gratefully. “Thanks.”

Once Jason is able to function well enough to get outside, Kyle leads the way, getting Katie back into the truck. Phil takes Jason’s helmet and bike keys, and though the motorcycle is built a bit tall for him, he manages, and follows them back to the hospital.