Incest Justin Thyme by Callicious

[Ramesh_Rocky]

Tom shook his head in disbelief. "I can't believe a guy as young as you writing something like that, and all of the supposedly smart people in the industry not coming up with anything. How old are you, anyway, if you don't mind me asking?"

"That's not a problem, sir. I'm nineteen. I turn twenty in a week and a half."

Madge said, "Susan told me what you did with the roses. I think that was really sweet." Michael just shrugged. "I really think sending them around to all the rooms the second time, but putting Susan's name on them was extra sweet." Michael grinned.

"Well, she wouldn't let me give them all to her, so I figured they came from her, not me."

"I'm really glad we get to know you. You are indeed a different kind of person than we had in mind all week. Susan thinks you can walk on water."

"Not really, although I try to follow the one who did."

"What about your parents? Are they around here?"

"No, they live up in Phoenix. I like it down here away from all of the hubbub, so I got my own place down here. I try to live quietly and without a lot of fanfare." He glanced at his watch. "Susie is probably awake and wondering if I've deserted her by now, although I may have let her stay out in the solarium to long. Shall we go see? And when we get a chance we need to discuss what the next step is for her."

"Oh, we definitely want her to come home! We'll make a room for her downstairs."

Michael nodded. "I was sure you would. I've already arranged for a hospital bed and all of the necessary equipment. All I have to do is tell them where and when. I've also arranged, per your approval, for home care nursing around the clock. I know you will want to do for her what you can, but I also recognize the needs of work and other responsibilities. If you would allow, I would also like to continue to be of service to her."

Tom broke in. "We appreciate all you have done, Michael, but it isn't necessary for you to go that far. The insurance will cover most of it, and we can take care of the rest."

"No, sir. With respect, the insurance won't cover 24hr. care, and I think she needs that, and I don't want to totally disrupt your lives for what I did to her. I promised her I will do all I can to get her back to full health and then to get her strength and mobility back. I've arranged for physical therapy by the folks who provide therapy for the Phoenix Cardinals, and for the ASU football team to step in when she is ready for them." He hanged his head again and half whispered, "I've ruined her life, and it is up to me to make it as good for her as I possibly can."

Madge, in a move totally uncharacteristic for her, leaned forward and cupped his face in her hands. She looked deeply into his eyes and said, "Michael, my dear, you have not ruined her life. It was an accident, and you have gone way above what you should have done in caring for her. You don't have to do any of this."

"Oh, but I do. I could not live with myself if I did not."

Tom said, "Shall we go see if she is awake yet? We can work out these details later. I'm curious, though. How did you arrange for the Cardinals' trainers? I didn't think they did work outside the team."

"Dad is associated with them. He pulled some strings for me." Michael left it there. He didn't think that was the time to go any further.

The three of them walked into Susie's room quietly, but she awoke when she heard them anyway. "Mikey! They found you. I'm so glad."

Michael walked to the bed and squeezed her hand. "Hey there, Little One. Sure they found me, and we had a nice talk. We decided to put you in a nursing home in a group ward until you get a better attitude." He gave her a grin and she stuck her tongue out at him.

"See what I have to put up with, Mommy?"

"Yes, dear. We've noticed. You have it so tough, Susan. It's amazing you can bear up under it."

Tom spoke up. "There is no way we can get a room sorted for you before tomorrow, sweetheart. Can you bear this place for one more night?"

"I get to go home tomorrow? That's wonderful!"

"It will be in the afternoon, probably. Michael said he has a hospital bed and all the equipment lined up, and nurses, too, but it will take us a little time to clear out the office and get it ready. I'll just have to move my stuff into the dining room for a while. Will that room be OK do you think?"