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."

looked down, his eyes filled with lust at the sight of her leg. He gently pulled her trousers back down, "Better

her like she was made of glass

the docter

"The wound's already been dressed, no need

told Lena, "Your sister's all patched up, no check-up needed for

Lena nodded, "Okay."

up some soup. Make sure you drink a couple of

can rest up.

bother, protested, "I can

she could finish, she was scooped up once again. Oliver, holding Josefina, insisted, "This

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

to hold Josefina, simply nodded and

ticked off again. Oliver was like a wall -

she's my little girl. What if people see

I should just

shrugged, "Let them think what they

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