Chapter 105

There was a rap on the door and then it opened. “I see you’re ready for us to work on your bandages. Uh oh, it looks like you’re bleeding some. I hope your artery isn’t leaking again,” worried Paula as she spread an old towel on the bed.

“Sit on that towel and let me take a look. I’ll have to remove this bandage first and…”

“Mom! What are you doing here? I’m perfectly capable of taking care of Steve. I insist that you leave us alone,” demanded Gwen.

“Gwen, calm down. I understand your desire to take care of Steve, but this is pretty important and I feel absolutely compelled to make sure he is healing properly. He’s under our roof and I don’t want any problems with his recovery. I’ll help you a time or two and then leave you alone, if you insist.”

“You’re right, Mom. I’m sorry for being so selfish. Look! He’s been bleeding again. Sit down so we can get this bandage off. I knew you shouldn’t have been walking around. Hugging every woman in town didn’t help any,