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Sean looks over at Rebekah sleeping next to him and pulls her closer to him. She turn towards him and kisses his lips, then his chin, and down his neck. He kisses her forehead and gently cups her face in his hands. Sean glides his hands down her chest and the contour of her body. He looks into her piercing eyes and they passionately kiss. She slides over to her side of the bed and gently steps down to go to the bathroom. He sighs and props his arms and elbows behind his head. Sean remembers his nightmare about Mercy and the moment he just had with Rebekah becomes bittersweet. She says something to Sean while brushing her teeth, but she has to step back into the room to even get his attention. She laughs and says, "You had me worried there for a moment, because you kind of look like me after I have a nightmare, you know kid!" Rebekah's appetite for Sean and food is back, but so is her quick-witted humor. Her recovery still leaves Sean concerned. "Isabella has been coming around every day now at the same time, but she didn't come yesterday." Rebekah goes back into the bathroom and rinses her toothbrush. "Don't worry about it Bek! Besides, it is Saturday and I want to take you to the park. We haven't been there for a long time." Sean tries to hid the fact that he is relieved Mercy didn't show up, because he doesn't trust her, but Rebekah has become so attached to her. "Hey uh Bek, I can help you go through some of the discussions and exercises Mercy taught you, just in case she can't come back for some reason." "What? Why would you say that Sean?" "I just don't want you to be disappointed! I care about you and I am proud of your progress. I know it takes a lot out of you because you are jumping headfirst into the grieving process, and that is not easy." He realizes those weren't the best choice of words as he enters the bathroom. Rebekah deflects the conversation from where it is going. "Don't forget to put the lid back down." Sean washes his hands and wipes them on a yellow towel. He grabs Rebekah at the waist and lifts her off the ground. She laughs as he spins her in the air. "Put me down! You are silly! Put me down Sean!" He gracefully lets the tip of her toes touch the ground like an Autumn leaf when it falls. "And one more thing Sean..." "Yes?" "Brush your teeth!" Rebekah darts out the bathroom laughing and Sean looks in the mirror and laughs, but remembers all the times he used this mirror to brace himself up; all of this change has made him feel a bit looney. He stops, breathes in and out, looks back into the mirror and tries to convince himself that the park is a great place to propose to Rebekah. Sean quickly goes down the stairs to pack lunch for their picnic in the park, when he notices Rebekah's silhouette outside of the door! Wilton realizes he left Mercy in a rush when he heard the news about Ramah, and is consumed by guilt! He runs down the hall but nurses prohibit Wilton from entering Room 211 and Isabella is no where to be found! He looks in the room in shock as nurses surround this young, lifeless woman; this stranger just gave him the greatest news about Ramah and now she is unconscious?! Wilton's conscience condemns him because he and Isabella should have never been in her room and is surprised they didn't get caught! Sean wildly opens the front door and sees Isabella with bloodshot eyes talking to Rebekah. "I told you she wouldn't forget about me Sean. Apparently, there was a family emergency and that is why she couldn't make it yesterday." Rebekah realizes she is rambling, "I'm sorry Mercy, you can tell him the rest." Sean listens to Isabella but cannot hid the trepidation on his brow. Rebekah sees his apprehension and slaps his arm and raises her eyebrows in disapproval, "Is something wrong Sean?" He didn't think confronting Mercy would be so difficult and happen so soon; he chooses his words wisely, because he doesn't want to upset Rebekah. "Yes, Rebekah there is... Mercy I appreciate all that you have done and I am astounded by how fast Rebekah has recovered, but I called the hospital yesterday, and they told me they never gave you consent and never sent you to our home." Sean's words are so direct and blunt, Rebekah feels embarrassed because she considers Mercy to be a good friend, not only her nurse. Isabella stares at Sean blankly, leans forward towards him, as if she is going to say something, and passes out! He and Bek try to wake her and scream for help, but she is still unconscious. Rebekah gives Sean an annoyed yet worried look but he ignores it and tells her to quickly get the phone, but Mercy's phone begins to ring and Sean answers it immediately. "Isabella! Isabella! Hello, where are you?" Sean urgently rattles off their address but Wilton stops him! "Who is this?" Sean briefly explains to Wilton how they know Mercy, but asks him to hurry! He tells Sean he is nearby and on his way and that he will drive Mercy to the hospital! Wilton hangs up the phone overwhelmed but his demeanor quickly changes because Ramah stares at him inquisitively; he is grateful his older brother is better. He looks over at Ramah apologetically but the shift nurse walks in and interrupts, "My name is Gretchen and the night shift nurse's name is Audrey." Wilton looks agitated because he needs to leave right awat, but doesn't want to seem rude, because he knows this information is important as well. "We will ensure Antonio has the best care and closely monitor his vitals." Wilton abruptly thanks her, hugs Ramah, and runs out the room. The elevator door opens and a security guard bumps into Wilton. He apologizes and pushes G and the door closes. Gretchen walks out of Antonio's room and sees the security guard walking towards her, so she shuts Ramah's door. She smiles, "What took you so long getting here Pierre?" "I had to go back up to the the eighth floor to talk to Vladimir and Abigail to make sure she correctly told him the plan." "Good!" Nurses rush out of Room 211 and Gretchen quickly directs Pierre in a different direction so they don't look conspicuous. She quietly laughs and offers him some coffee...
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