Josefina was surrounded by a bunch of folks, feeling a bit sheepish. "I'm fine, the cut is just a scratch. I can get out of bed and walk around right now." She tried to stand up and take a few steps to show everyone she was alright on her feet.

Hattie grabbed her, insisting she lie down and rest up. "Josie, you've got to chill on the bed for a while," Hattie advised.

Garrett chimed in, "Your mom's right, just listen to her, will ya?"

Hattie, all worried, went on, "Josie, once you're home, you just lie down and rest. I'll find you a nurse who'll stick to you like glue, 24/7."

Garrett nodded, "I've ordered a bunch of health supplements for you. You can really build yourself back up once you're home."

The doctors were gobsmacked. Was all that really necessary?

However, they didn't dare say a word, just kept their thoughts to themselves.

Josefina rolled up her trouser leg, "Look, I'm really not hurt."

of her leg. He gently pulled her trousers back down, "Better to lie

her like she was made of

I'm the docter here.

already been dressed, no need for

"Your sister's all patched

Lena nodded, "Okay."

had the kitchen cook up some soup. Make sure you drink a couple of bowls when you

a wheelchair to wheel Josie home so she can rest up. We've got the family doc on

bother, protested, "I can walk

could finish, she was scooped up once

carried Josefina out, Garrett and Hattie followed close behind. Garrett was fuming inside. That was his little girl - how was he supposed to smile through that? Garrett, striding fast, caught up with Oliver, "Oliver, that's my daughter. Let me carry Josie home. I'm

to hold Josefina, simply

Oliver was like a wall

people see

I should just walk

them

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