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."

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

Were these people treating her like she was

Lena walked in, "Mom, Dad, I'm the docter here. Let

wound's already been dressed, no

Lena, "Your

Lena nodded, "Okay."

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

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

wanting to be a bother,

finish, she was scooped up once again. Oliver, holding

Hattie followed close behind. Garrett was fuming inside. That was his little girl - how was he supposed to smile through that? Garrett, striding

continuing to hold Josefina, simply nodded and said, "I've

ticked off again. Oliver was like

girl. What if people see and get the wrong idea about you

"Maybe I

"Let them think what

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