Page 108 of Doctorshipped
“He does.” I snuggle back into the chair, letting this new level of contentment warm me. I can almost physically feel a shredded piece of myself being stitched back in place.
Grant wants me just as I am.
I yawn, which causes Lexi to yawn. She pushes the power button on her Kindle and stretches.
“I’d better go to bed now that I’m feeling sleepy again.”
“You’d better. Thank you, Lexi.”
“For what?”
“Listening. Not pushing me. Giving me a place to stay while I figure things out.”
“You’re family, Jayme. Besides, I’m living vicariously through you and Grant. Those early days are the best. I wouldn’t trade the season Trev and I are in for anything, but I love that feeling of crossing over the line and finding out someone feels as much for you as you do for them.”
“I don’t know if we’re there yet. But, we’ve got time.”
“You have all the time in the world. Enjoy it.”
Lexi turns off the lamp and stands up. We walk into the hall together. She turns and gives me a gentle hug.
We lower our voices, remembering the rest of the house is asleep right now, as we all should be.
Lexi walks toward the stairs, and I turn toward my room.
“Have the sweetest dreams, Jayme. Dream of that handsome doctor of yours.”
“You too,” I say with a yawn. Then I giggle. “I mean, sweet dreams to you too. Not dreams of Grant. Please, don’t dream of Grant.”
Lexi laughs under her breath and then says, “Got it. You get him all to yourself.”
All to myself. I like the sound of that.
34
JAYME
Lexi and Trevor left for work before I even got out of bed. I slept in until ten and still woke up feeling groggy. I try to make it a habit not to sleep in like that, but after getting to bed after two, I needed it.
I’m alone in the house, working on my cyborg book this morning,Steel My Heart, and I’m feeling extra inspired about how the cyborg accesses his human side.
I’m trying to focus, but then I wonder how Grant is doing. Maybe I’ll send him a quick text to let him know I’m thinking of him.
Jayme: Hey. Just thinking of you and hoping you don’t fall asleep in the middle of seeing a patient after being up so late.
Grant: Thinking of me, huh? That’s nice.
Jayme: It’s true. I seem to be having this problem keeping my mind on anything without it circling back to you.
Grant: Maybe you should see a doctor about that.
Jayme: Hmmmm. Do you know a doctor who might be able to help?
Grant: I know just the one. The only one. And he’s free later. Are you?
Jayme: Well, I’ll be there for tutoring, if that’s what you mean.
Grant: It’s not at all what I mean. Maybe you ought to come by before tutoring, like around 2:30 so we could have a little time together before Fiona gets here. I’ll help you with that problem you’re having.
