The Doctor's Baby(17)
But David was right. If Logan had something contagious, Adam shouldn’t be around the boy. But where could they go? Most of the motel rooms in the area were booked with skiers.
“False alarm.”
July jerked herself back from her worry and found herself face-to-face with David. Her heart skipped a beat. “He’s okay?”
“Throat is fine. His ears are red and there’s definitely fluid there. But give him twenty-four hours on Amoxil and he’ll be back fighting with his brothers.”
“Thank you so much for staying, David.” Mary Karen rushed past them, coat on, purse and keys in hand. “I promise, I’ll be right back.”
“There’s no reason you have to do this,” David protested. “I can go to the drug store and pick up the antibiotic.”
From the hint of exasperation in his tone, July got the feeling this wasn’t the first time he’d made the offer.
“No, he’s my son.” Mary Karen stopped at the door and turned back. “You both help yourself to any of the leftovers.”
“You’re staying?” July turned to David, unable to keep the surprise from her voice. His coat was still on and she’d hoped he’d follow Mary Karen out the door.
“Yep.” He shrugged off his jacket and draped it on the coat tree.
“But you’ve been busy all day,” July reminded him. “Don’t you want to go home and relax?”#p#分页标题#e#
His blue eyes met hers. “Even if I wanted to leave, Mary Karen took my Suburban.”
Her heart sank. “Oh.”
“How about keeping me company while I see what there is to eat?” The look in his eyes practically dared her to say no.
“Okay.” July never could resist a challenge. She glanced in the direction of her bedroom. “After I check on Adam.”
“I’ll come with you.” He put a hand on her elbow. Before July quite knew what was happening, she was propelled down the hall with David too close for comfort. The intoxicating scent of his cologne teased her nostrils and sent her heart rate soaring.
“How do you know which room is mine?” Her voice sounded oddly breathless, even to her ears.
“Easy.” He stopped in front of her door. “When I saw the twins’ stuff in Logan’s room I figured you’d inherited theirs.”
“I felt bad when I learned I’d taken over their domain, but Mary Karen assured me they’d be fine.” July pushed the door open and paused. Adam slept in the portable crib Mary Karen had brought up from the basement. Putting a finger to her lips, she silently crossed the room. Though his blanket sleeper probably kept him warm enough she covered him with a light blanket.
“He’s a beautiful baby,” David said in a low tone.
She cast a sideways glance before returning her attention to her son. Love and pride mixed with a healthy dose of awe filled her. “I can’t believe he came out of my body.”
“If anyone ever doubts it, I’m your witness,” David said, smiling.
He’d been there with her when Adam was conceived and when he’d taken his first breath. But, a wave of guilt shot through her, they wouldn’t be together when Adam walked. Or said his first words. Or went to kindergarten….
“Uncle David,” Caleb called in a loud whisper.
Adam’s forehead furrowed but his eyes remained closed. David turned and held up a hand to the little boy.
After one last quick glance to make sure all was well, July grabbed the baby monitor and followed David from the room, gently closing the door behind her.
“Thanks for being so quiet, Caleb.” David scrunched down until he was at eye level with the boy. “Did you need something?”
“Me and Connor wondered—”
“Connor and I,” David gently corrected.
“Uh, Connor and I wondered if we could watch The Incredibles.”
“That should be okay,” David said, “but you won’t be able to finish it. As soon as your mom gets back, you’re coming home with me.”
Caleb’s blue eyes—so like his uncle’s—widened. “We get to have a sleepover?”
“That’s the plan.” David tousled the boy’s blond hair. “Is that okay with you?”
“Yippee.” Caleb bolted down the hall and July could hear him calling for his brother.
July tilted her head. “Don’t you have to be at the hospital tomorrow?”
“I have the weekend off.” David started down the hall and she fell into place beside him. He shook his head, a little smile on his lips. “I can’t remember the last time that happened.”