Page 11 of A Lapse in Time

I noticed a tray in his hand, but he quickly set it down and helped me to the bed.

"Thank you," I replied as I got back in bed.

Noah fluffed the pillows behind me and helped me sit up against them. I didn't need his help, but I didn't want to disappoint him and make him think I didn't need him. I noticed his eyes held the same love he had for me as they did in our wedding day picture.

"How are you feeling?" Noah asked once I got comfortable.

"I'm okay. I feel better than I did yesterday. I do have a slight headache. I also felt a little dizzy when I first got out of bed, but I'm okay now."

"I'm glad you are feeling better. I made you some breakfast and brought some pain medicine, just in case. You have aprescription but can also take Tylenol if it's not too bad. I was hoping we could eat together as well."

Noah walked across the room and got the tray from the dresser. It was then that I noticed there was another plate of food on the dresser. I watched him in awe, even more so since this was my husband. The same man I had a crush on for years. I wasn't sure if I would ever get over that fact.

"Of course, we can eat together."

Even though I didn't remember him, I felt extremely comfortable with Noah. I was happy that he wanted to share the space with me.

"I made your eggs sunny side up just like you like them."

I smiled as he put the tray over my lap. The eggs looked good. On the tray, there was bacon, toast, and a cup of fruit. Noah also gave me a cup of tea and some orange juice. The prescription bottle and the Tylenol sat in the corner.

"Thank you. I'll just take the Tylenol after I eat. I hope my head doesn't get too bad because I don't want to take the pain medicine again. It made me so sleepy. I apologize for not getting up for dinner."

Noah smiled at me and sat on the edge of the bed. He grabbed the prescription bottle and put it on the side of the bed near me.

"You don't have to apologize for that. The important thing is that you get rest and feel better. I put the food away, so if you want it for lunch, you can have it. I wanted to ask if you would be willing to go on a date with me tonight if you are feeling up to it."

I vowed to do what I could to get my memory back, and this date would be the perfect opportunity for Noah and me to reconnect. I could use a night out since I was in the hospital for a while. Maybe some outside air would do me some good.

"Yes, I'd like that."

"Cool. I talked to your sister, and she's going to come over and help you get ready."

"Did you know I would agree?" I asked as I put some eggs and bacon in my mouth.

Noah chuckled, and I loved the way it sounded.

"Nah, I didn't know for a fact, but I hoped you would. You've never told me no, but I understand things are different now."

I put down my fork and grabbed his hand. He looked down at our hands, then back at me. My pulse raced as Noah stared into my eyes.

"Things may be different, but I'm determined to make this work. I know this won't be easy for either of us, but if we work together, things will work out the way they are supposed to. Families stick together, right?"

Noah slid his fingers in between mine. I didn't even worry about eating the rest of my food because I was too busy trying to reconnect with my husband. Hopefully, one day soon, I would get used to having a husband and a baby.

Noah lifted our hands and kissed the back of mine.

"Families do stick together, and we are a family. There is nothing in this world that will change that. I love you so much, Carsyn. You don't have to say it back, but I just wanted you to know."

It was on the tip of my tongue to tell him that I loved him, but I just couldn't yet. Yes, I may have had a crush on him, but I wasn't sure if I loved him. Deep in my heart, I felt like I did, but I was confused.How can I love someone I don’t know?

Noah rubbed his fingers over mine. “It’s okay, Care Bear. I know what’s in your heart even if your mouth can’t say it.” He winked, and my temperature rose.

“I’m sorry, Noah.”

“Stop apologizing. It’s okay. Trust me.”

His mouth said it was okay, but I could tell by the sad look in his eyes that he wished I had said it back or that things were different. We sat in silence for a minute or two, our hands still intertwined.

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