The dean nodded as he left. Calling his daughter and informing her of the psychiatrist and his decision concerning a top contributors granddaughter and how he would not accept nor tolerate any of her catty ego about it.
Megan was pissed, and her father was in on it, but she was no fool
If Daddy was supportive she would hold her tongue as best she could, but she sent a simple text, “I can’t believe this is the solution to this, can’t we figure out something else?”
But with the air cover of her father, Rick didn’t worry. His answer was simple and direct
“Sorry, butno there isn’t, we all have to show compassion”
She sat up to try to go through it but pushed the bag away shaking when she saw her shirt in there and remembered. Her purse falling of of the bag as it fell.
He quickly looked into her purse, and there were her keys at the bottom of the shoulder bag
I've got them, and either I, or we, can go get your car whenever you want
He slid in next to her and cuddled her into his big arms and strong chest
Caressing her gently and lovingly, but one thing he did wonder about, but didn't mention for fear of creating more anxiety, her phone wasn't there and he hadn't seen her with it...he wondered if the police or even Megan might have it
He rocked her gently, "is there anything that sounds good that you would you like me to do for dinner?"
It was the first time she had really snuggled, and definitely the first kiss...maybe she was healing, at least a little
He cuddled and kissed her back, so gentle...but so nice
That does sound good...do you want to stay here while I go...or come with me? I will order the food for carryout, and take an Uber to go get your car, and then pick it up...
...or would you like to get out and eat there?
He doubted she wanted to go, but also didn't want her to feel like a prisoner here, but it was probably far too soon to feel comfortable in public
That's a good idea...I will tuck you in...and lock the door behind me...and I will be back ASAP
He did exactly that, dimming the lights, tucking her in, and gently kissing her on the lips before he left
Hopping into the Uber, he pulled out his phone and called the Dean
She is still very shook up Sir, I am heading out to get her car from the parking garage she was at that night...and then getting some soup...Sir, have they found that son of a bitch...sorry, sir...shit...how hard can it be? Any sense if she is in any real danger...
Sir...I am going to cancel my class tomorrow...but I need a professor to take my place for a bit...you Sir...thank you
Suddenly leaving her felt like a terrible idea, he couldn't get back fast enough..he thad hung up and looked at the driver...he had an ugly look on his face
She slept deep while he was gone but nightmares soon destroyed that slumber as she struggled crying in her sleep. The nurse trying to calm her to wake from the dream so she could give her something to help her sleep a peaceful dreamless sleep.
He hustled, found the car and picked up their food
It smelled good, but all he could think was that monster was still out there...he remembered the boyfriend, he would reach out to him tomorrow...hopefully Talia would be released
He came back in and saw the puffy, tear stained eyes, and his heart dropped
She was groggy but tried to wake to his voice. They had given her enough that sleep was the objective but she clearly was a fighter.
If she can't eat it just yet there is a microwave at the nurses station and we would be happy to hear it up later for her. What did she order it smells amazing?
The nurse looked over to him again before walking from the room