Chapter 98

“Sorry, Florence Nightingale!” interrupted Paula. “You will not be changing Steve’s bandages, at least not the ones below his waist. Let me make that very clear.”

Lisa and Gwen began to giggle as Kate suddenly turned pouty. It was obvious that Paula was not going to yield on this point. Her statement also indicated that Gwen and Lisa would have the opportunity to care for Steve.

“Kate let the cat out of the bag,” revealed Paula. “Gwen already spoke to Uncle Joe and he’s fine with it. When you’re well enough to be discharged from the hospital, we want you to stay at our house until you’re healed. It would be our honor.”

“Thanks, Paula, but it isn’t necessary. Uncle Joe said that he’d find a nurse to help take care of me. You’ve done more than enough for me already.”

“So you don’t think I should have the opportunity to try to repay you for saving my daughters’ lives? You don’t like my cooking? These two nurses are maybe too homely for you? You don’t want me to