Taylor's POV
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"Let's be honest" I say softly to Ross. It's discharge day today at the hospital, I've helped him to pack his bags and he's had a shower and changed into normal clothes. Jay has gone to collect the documents from reception that Ross needs to sign.
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"I'm sure you're happy to be going home" I say softly. He looks up at me and stands up gingerly. I steady him with my hands and he smiles.
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"The offer is there" I say to him. Jay and I have previously discussed this and we're happy for Ross to stay in one of our spare rooms, if he should so choose. Walking is still difficult, and it would be ideal for him to utilise the room with an en-suite. I'm not busy, and I'm happy to make sure that he eats until we leave. It would give Matty a break too. I would even be happy for him to stay there once we leave and travel back to Italy, but we'll discuss that as a couple closer to the time.
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"I think, a room with an en-suite even just for a week would be perfect" he says to me and I smile.
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"Say no more" I say, in all honesty I feel terribly guilty for what happened. That I wasn't here, and this is just my way of being here while I can still be of help.
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"Does Matthew know?" He asks softly.
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"No but he'll be okay" I say sure of myself.
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"You sure" he asks me and I look up at him.
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"I'm sure" I say to him and I give him a small hug.
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Disengaging myself from him I sigh and hold onto bump.
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"I'm sorry Taylor" he explains and I look up at him, confused.
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"It's just I know this would have caused you stress and you're like pregnant" he says and I smirk.
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"Don't be so silly I was more worried about you" I say and I mean it.
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"I'm such an idiot driving around and not paying attention to anything" he says frustrated.
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"Oh no you don't, remember we focus on the here and now. Not the things we cannot change" I say feeling oddly philosophical.
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"Yeah but" he begins and I shh him.
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"You recovered and you're being discharged. I'm cooking tonight, we'll have everybody over to celebrate" I say to him, reassuring, smoothing my dress out.
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"What's the news" he asks a cheeky smile on his face.
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"Well" I say softly appraising him and taking a seat whilst we wait for Jay.
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"Matthew is with Olivia. Christopher is with Rachel" I say laughing slightly.
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"Right who the hell is Christopher and what happened to Nate" he laughs.
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"Christopher is actually really nice, she met him in the coffee shop downstairs. So think of it as a service, you've hooked your friends up with new partners" I say to him teasing.
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"How are you" he says seriously, and I know that he knows everything. Matthew and the whole affair. I look down at bump and cradle him.
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"Ross" I say softly and he stands coming over to me. Wearing a khaki T-shirt he tucks his blonde messy hair behind his ears. It's grown out, and his blue eyes assess my own. He takes a seat next to me on the sofa, and looks at me earnestly.
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"Honestly, how are you" he asks again.
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I sob openly and he places an arm around my shoulder.
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"I thought you were a goner for a long time, I mean who the fuck survives two car accidents. One on a motorbike and the other being hit by a lorry" I say and he shh's me. I wipe my eyes and pull myself together.
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"So I'm happy now, that you're okay Ross" I say softly. He strokes my arm just once and then puts his hand behind his back, stretching out and wincing slightly.
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"There was no need for him to strike at that time" he says under his breath. I look up at him softly and he apologises.
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"Of course I know. What's wrong with him trying to get with you, when you were upset and feeling vulnerable. I love Matty but Jesus" he says.
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"We have all moved on from it now" I say softly and he shakes his head.
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"What's he doing with the nurse" he asks.
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"I don't know; I'll invite her later and you'll see what I mean when I say she is off" I say to him.
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"He's being off. What a mess" he says laughing and I stroke his arm just once.
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"What would you like me to cook later seen as it's your celebration meal" I ask him, changing the conversation.
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"Hmmm you know you could make pretty much anything" he smirks.
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"And I would be over the moon" he smiles.
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"Oh she's veggie too" I groan, she is going to be judging my food to the extreme. But I will not cause a problem.
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"Fajitas and burritos?" He smiles over at me.
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"Yes easy to make veggie options" I smile back at him.
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"Hey can you drink?" I ask him.
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"Jay will let us know when he comes in with the forms" he smirks.
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"I missed this" he says stroking my leg.
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"I missed you being well" I tell him, he looks at me concerned.
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"I know" he whispers softly his hand moving up to my cheek. He strokes my face and then removes himself from my vicinity.
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"How's you and Jay" he asks cheekily, a grin spreading across his face.
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"We're great" I smile at him and he scoffs.
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"What a dude" he laughs and I laugh along with him. He means forgiving me for almost sleeping with Matty again, but he won't say it out loud as he wouldn't want to upset me. Typical Ross.
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He holds my hand briefly and then scoffs. I look up at him curiously.
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"I had the engagement ring in the car" he laughs and I look up at him bemused.
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"Were you planning on placing it on somebody else's finger" I laugh and he smirks down at me.
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"Hey shhhh" he says teasing.
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"That's not fair" he laughs briefly looking at my engagement finger. My wedding band, JGS tattooed underneath it. My husband.
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"I'm happy if you are happy" he says softly and more seriously looking down at my lips.
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"Im very happy" I say softly and he sighs.
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"Mmm well isn't that always the way" he smirks.
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I place my hands over bump and look down at the floor instead of at the man who proposed to me just days before my wedding. The man who has been my best friend from the beginning.
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"Where is my car anyhow?" He laughs and I can't help but to look up at him and chuckle.
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"That's a question for Matty" I reply and he scoffs.
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The door clicks and he shuffles over slightly wincing as he does. Matty enters, looking every bit Mr tall dark and handsome in his black leather jacket and jeans. I smile up at him and his eyes soften.
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Olivia follows in after him and I smile up at her, wearing a shirt and jeans, she looks like the ultimate tomboy. I avoid judgement of her outfit choice and instead stand up to hug the both of them.
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"Hey careful" Ross says steadying me, holding onto my hips briefly as I stand up.
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"I'm sorry I'm just happy that we're all you know." I say tripping over myself to get to Matty. I wrap my arms around him and he holds me back. I breathe in deeply and sigh, tears rolling down my cheeks.
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"Olivia" I say attempting to hug her, she puts her hands up in a gesture that says don't touch me. I respect her need to be distant and smile all the same. Matty's eyes baring down on me, I stand back and glance up at Ross.
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"Sorry" I laugh wiping my eyes and they all chuckle slightly.
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"I saw my mum yesterday, and since then...my eyes are watery" I laugh and Ross rubs my back.
Matty eyes the gesture and looks away.
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"Olivia" I laugh.
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"I promise you I'm not usually this emotional" I say defensively. She laughs slightly.
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"Honestly, Taylor you're pregnant it's fine" she comments and I smirk.
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"So we've decided" I say looking at them both.
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"A celebration dinner tonight at mine, I'll be making veggie fajitas and chicken fajitas" I say smiling and Matty nods.
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"Sounds nice to me" Olivia says and I smile at her warmly.
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Her hair is curly today, and she's wearing a Smokey eye with nude lips. I tell her that I like what she's done with her hair and she smiles genuinely.
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"Your hair always looks wonderful" she reciprocates the comment.
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"Jay did my hair this morning" I laugh and Matty smirks.
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"Yes, something for you to tease him with." I smirk back winking briefly at Matty.
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"Tease who with what" Jay enters laughing and I smirk at him.
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"Here we go dude, I tried to sign them for you but the women gave me a filthy look" he laughs.
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"Prescription is for pain meds, no drinking sorry" he laughs.
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"Teasing you with the fact that you dried and styled my hair this morning" I say hugging him whilst he hands Ross the papers, pulling a pen out.
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"Taylor needs help dressing and everything and what can I say I'm more than happy to oblige" he smirks.
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"Missed my calling should have been a hairdresser" he laughs and Olivia snickers.
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"Darling we're hosting a party tonight" I say looking up at him, he laughs.
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"Are we now" he smirks and I kiss him.
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"Yes to celebrate Ross being out" I say and he nods.
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"Don't worry I'll be cooking" I tell him my hands resting on his chest.
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"Mmm okay" he says softly and I kiss him again.
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I look over at Ross signing his forms and smile from ear to ear.
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"So I can now actually leave hospital" he says laughing and Jay claps him on the back.
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"No more accidents mate" Matthew says and I smile at him looking away quickly as Olivia stares me down just briefly.
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"Well done Ross" I say hugging him briefly.
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"I always knew you'd make it" Matthew laughs and I smile up at Ross.
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"I'm very happy that I get to leave with all of you" he says softly and I wipe my eyes.
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"Okay stop now, if you want me to make you all dinner instead of crying all night long" I smile, wiping my eyes.
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Jay takes my hand in his own and we leave walking behind the others.
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