Chapter 615 - Inspection (1/2)

~ Los Angeles, LA Medical center ~

Earlier that morning…

JoAnna entered Bridgette's VIP room. She was wearing her work uniform.

”Good morning!”, JoAnna greeted Bridgette and Steve with a big smile.

”You are working?” Bridgette was surprised to see that JoAnna is wearing a coat like all other medical staff in the hospital.

”Yes. Someone has to work.” JoAnna gave her a meaningful look and kept the bag she brought on the sofa. ”How are you feeling?”

”I'm fine. Thank you for asking…”

”I'm not being nice. I'm asking as a doctor.” JoAnna grinned when she saw Bridgette's confusion.

”You look tired.” Bridgette observed. No matter how much JoAnna wanted to look cheerful, Bridgette can see that she didn't sleep much.

”Just a long night, don't worry about me.” JoAnna flashed a smile. She didn't want to talk to Bridgette about things that happened previous night. Talking about party and Blanca might be fun, but parts with Enrique are not. And it would only worry Bridgette further.

JoAnna looked at the medical chart information from the folder on the wall next to the door and gave it an approving nod. ”I spoke with the doctor in charge; you can leave hospital anytime.”

JoAnna pointed at the bag. ”I got you some fresh clothes, for both of you.”

Steve was excited. ”All right! Let's go home.”

”Bridgette…”, JoAnna called. ”You should tell Felix. We are going to talk about this incident with him and Sophia. So, unless you are OK with him finding out from us that you were hurt and hospitalized, give him a call. Soon.”

Bridgette frowned. ”Can't you just skip the part about me?”

JoAnna shook her head. ”He knows that you are my assistant and always with me. You want me to lie? Sure, I can say that you were somewhere else… at the resort, maybe? But what if sometime later any of us slips, and he finds out? He will be more upset that we hid this from him.”

Bridgette had to agree with that. She promised that she will give her brother a call. ”Do you need me to do something for you today?”

”No. You have a day off, both of you. Go, relax and enjoy. I will catch up with you later in the evening, to give you updates and few instructions. Tomorrow morning, we are heading out and we will be back on Monday evening.” JoAnna glanced at Steve. ”Jeff is coming with me also.”

Seeing that Steve acknowledged this information, JoAnna waved and headed out. ”OK. I have work to do. Talk to you later.”

Bridgette looked at the closed door with a complicated expression.

”Biddy? Are you OK?”, Steve asked while holding onto her hand and pressing it gently.

”I don't know, how can I enjoy this day off after seeing that Anna is working? She has been through more than me yesterday and based on her look she didn't sleep much… yet here she is, working. And I got a day off after a good rest.”

Steve patted her head. ”She is your Boss. And she can decide what to do with her time. Just how you get to decide yours. Today both of us have a day off. We can enjoy it, or we can feel sorry that others are working. Which one will you choose?”

Bridgette looked at him and returned his smile. ”You are a wise man, Stephen Long… let's go home first, and then decide what to do for the rest of the day.” Looking at Steve's charming smile all her worries disappeared without a trace.

~ Seattle, Hill-Martin villa ~