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."

leg. He gently pulled

her like

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

wound's already been dressed, no need for

the bandaged wound, told Lena, "Your sister's

Lena nodded, "Okay."

the kitchen cook up some soup. Make sure you drink

Josie home so she can rest up. We've

to be a bother, protested, "I can walk on

up once

girl - how was he supposed to smile through that? Garrett, striding fast, caught up with

simply nodded and

Oliver was like a wall -

she's my little girl. What if people see and get the wrong idea about

"Maybe I should just

them

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