Chapter 17
Bernie and Dom both operated on Lucinda's leg. A while later Bernie was sitting in her office when she saw Shannon flounce back onto the ward. Bernie wanted to go out and smack her for what she had done to Serena. When her phone started to ring.
"Hey baby."
"Hi sweetheart. How's your day going?"
"Not too bad. You."
"I am absolutely shattered. I know you wanted to go out tonight, but do you mind if we just have a quiet night at mine? Bernie, are you still there?"
"Yes I'm still here."
"Are you alright?"
"Yes fine. Same as you, I'm tired."
"We erm. We can leave tonight if you want to?"
"No, I want to see you. I'll pick up a takeaway on the way to yours if you want?"
"Sounds good. Do you want to stay over?"
"Definitely. I want to hold you in my arms all night long." Bernie said as she fought back tears.
"Bernie, are you sure you're alright?"
"I'm fine, baby. I have to go now. I'll see you at about 7.00."
"See you later." Bernie put down her phone and walked onto the ward.
"Oy." Shannon shouted across the ward. "OY"
"Are you talking to me?" Bernie asked.
"Yes I'm talking to you. "
"My name is Dr Wolfe not oy. You talk to me and the staff on this ward with respect or I will have you removed." Bernie said angrily as she stood at the side of the bed.
"Now what do you want to ask?"
"When can she come home?"
"Lucinda can't come home yet."
"Why not, she's had the operation."
"Because she has to rest and not put any pressure on that for a while."
"I'll look after her at home."
"Lucinda, you must stay in the hospital."
"I will. I will do whatever you think is best, Dr." Lucinda smiled at Bernie as she walked away from the bed.
"Why did you smile at her then?" Shannon asked angrily.
"I was just being polite."
"Bollocks. You fancy her don't you?"
"I fancy you."
"That's not what I asked you. Do you fancy her?"
"She's not my type. I don't go for blonde's." Lucinda said as she reached out to touch Shannon. But Shannon backed away.
"I better get going."Shannon said as she put her jacket on. "Don't forget,keep your mouth shut. Or next time I will do the job properly." Shannon walked off the ward as Lucinda started to cry.
"Lucinda, what's wrong?" Bernie went over and sat down.
"Nothing, I'll be alright. Just fed up, that's all."
"Can I ask you something about your fall?" Lucinda nodded as Bernie passed her a tissue. "How did you fall down the stairs?"
"I erm. I just tripped. I wasn't looking where I was going. I've always been clumsy."
"Right. So Shannon wasn't involved in any way?"
"No. No way. And you mustn't say that in front of her. Promise."
"I promise. I better get going. My shift ended ages ago. I'll see you on Monday."
"Have you got plans for the weekend?"
"I'll be spending the weekend with my gorgeous girlfriend."
"Enjoy."
"I will. Bye."
"Bye." Bernie went into the office and grabbed her coat and bag and left the hospital.
"Hi baby." Bernie kiss Serena as she answered the door.
"Hello you."
"I hope you don't mind but when you said you had your pyjamas on, I thought I'd put mine on too." Bernie said as she took off her coat.
"I don't mind at all. Come through and let's get this dished up am Hank Marvin." Bernie followed Serena into the kitchen. "There's some beers in the fridge if you want one."
"I want one of these first." Bernie smiled as she pulled Serena to her and hugged her. "You're so beautiful." Bernie stroked Serena's face as they parted.
"So are you. Are you sure your OK?"
"Yeah I've just missed you that's all."
"I've missed you too. Come on soppy, let's go eat." Serena kissed Bernie as they both went into the lounge.
"That was beautiful, thank you."Serena said as she put down her fork. "You're very quiet tonight."
"I'm just tired, that's all. There is something I need to ask you."
"What's that?" Serena asked as she cuddled up to Bernie.
"In 3 weeks it's the annual hospital ball."
"Right."
"And I was wondering well, kind of hoping that you would come with me."
"Do I have to get dressed up?"
"If I have to, then you have to." Bernie smiled as she held Serena's hand.
"I will have to buy a new dress then. I want to look gorgeous for you."
"You always look gorgeous to me." Bernie kissed Serena lovingly as Serena cuddled back up to Bernie.
"Is there anything else you want to say to me?"
"Why do you ask?"
"Because there is something on your mind I can tell."
"If I tell you I don't want you to worry. Because I won't let her anywhere near you."
"Who are you talking about?" Serena asked as she sat up.
"Shannon."