Two people were in the waiting room, but again he had his hat pulled low and most of his face was hidden by Kaitlyn.

"I can take care of myself," was the first thing she said when they were back in the car.

"You have to stay off that foot," he reminded her.

"We'll see," she grumbled. "Just get me home and I'll be fine."

Well, he knew that wasn't the damn truth. But one thing at a time. When they got to their houses he parked and carried her up the stairs ...