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Nick Hollis; Peter Pan (never_old) wrote in bellumlogs,
@ 2010-07-12 10:08:00

Entry tags:

mercedes mondego, peter pan, wendy

Who: Gina, Tegan, and Nick
What: Discussing the fact Nick told a hospital he was marrying Tegan. Then woobie happens.
Where: Orange County Hospital, Tegan's room.
When: After the Fail!Moon
Warnings: Nick being earnest, Gina being precious, and Tegan being adorable.

Nick brought flowers to the hospital today, which was actually new for him to do. He was always tempted to bring them, but he actually took time to put together a bouquet that would be perfect. The colors were perfect for summer, he thought, so he hoped Tegan would enjoy them to liven up her room. Tucked in his other arm was a smaller bouquet for Gina, who he hoped was still on shift when he arrived. It wasn't much, but Nick wanted to say he was sorry for pulling her in to this mess and for lying to her. He wasn't a person who lied on purpose or to make things worse, but just to make things better for Tegan.

He was, after all, her Peter Pan.

Nick made his way up to the intensive care floor after a stop at the front desk. Smiling politely, he stopped at the nurse's station to see one of the nicer nurses he had come to know after all his time spent here. "Good afternoon, Helen," he said and she turned to him to return his smile.

"Well hello there, Nick," she returned, "I see you brought your girl flowers today. How lovely!" Nick ducked his head bashfully with a shrug, "It's not much. Anyway, if Gina comes by. These are for her and could you please tell her I'm in Tegan Benton's room?"

Nick left the smaller bouquet with Helen before he turned to head down the hall. He stopped in front of Tegan's door, knocking before he entered. "Afternoon, Tea," he said with a smile, "I brought you these today. Thought it'd help cheer up the room."

Placing them on the table close to Tegan's bed, Nick sat down in his usual chair and reached for her hand asking his usual question, "How're you feeling?"

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	thimbledarling 2010-07-13 01:26 am UTC (link)
	Tegan smiled in return, laughing under her breath in a soft huff. She nodded and leaned into his hand, closing her eyes for a soft moment and feeling hopeful. Going home sounded good, even if something about the thought made her uneasy. She teased instead, barely a whisper. "You'll have to carry me." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

justonefish
2010-07-13 01:36 am UTC (link)

The little touches they exchanged warmed Gina's heart. For a moment, she was reminded of her college days, and she had to stifle the memories. They said that time healed all wounds, but thinking of Edward still made her heart bleed. Ignoring the surge of emotion she felt, she simply smiled at the two.

"Well we'll provide you with a wheelchair, but it's my professional opinion that a human carrier is much better for the healing process."

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	never_old 2010-07-13 01:55 am UTC (link)
	Nick grinned a little bashfully, "I'm pretty good for carrying people around. I'm like a workhorse. Big and all." He laughed a little at his own joke. "See, won't be all bad," Nick told her, "Plus your brothers will probably wait hand and foot on you unless Sam gives Tommy another candybar again.." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	thimbledarling 2010-07-13 01:58 am UTC (link)
	Tegan laughed a little more, louder this time, and winced at the sound, but didn't stifle it. She reached over to squeeze Nick's bicep, as if testing it for strength. "Suppose you'll do," she whispered. She looked a little horrified at the thought of Tommy eating too much candy though. "Oh no..." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	justonefish 2010-07-13 02:02 am UTC (link)
	This was too precious. Gina smiled warmly at the two. "And if you two ever need a hand, you know to call me," she said. "I'm always happy to make a few extra servings of whatever I make for dinner." Gina was no pro chef, but she made a decent meal. Adding a few extra servings was easy for her, as she was used to doing it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

never_old
2010-07-13 02:09 am UTC (link)

Nick looked at Gina with so much appreciation for the older woman. "Thank you, Gina," he said seriously, "That'd be really nice."

Honestly, it would be as long as Lucas wasn't there. Even Nick couldn't stand the guy and it made him uncomfortable. Nick almost laughed at the look on Tegan's face, "Don't worry. I usually hide the candy bars. I dunno if he's found my hiding spots though. Tommy's tricky for a six year old. Smarter than me too."

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thimbledarling
2010-07-13 02:14 am UTC (link)

Tegan nodded along with Nick's thanks. She still wasn't quite up to eating normally, the food hurting her throat, but it was good to know that the boys would be fed.

She made a face at the talk of candybars, though, shaking her head as she laughed again, quieter. She leaned over to give Nick a kiss on the cheek, seeming normal and natural in the moment, even though she froze and bit her lip awkwardly after she'd done it, blushing.

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justonefish
2010-07-13 11:47 am UTC (link)

"It's my pleasure," she said. "Just let me know whenever you'd like to take me up on the offer." Though Gina hadn't been terribly involved in caring for Tegan's brothers due to her commitment to work, she had the feeling that their care under Nick and some of the younger residents had lead to a lot of take-out due to its simplicity. But it was important for growing boys to have proper, home-cooked meals. And she would be happy to provide them.

The kiss Tegan pressed to Nick's cheek made her beam, reaching up to cover her lips with two fingers to try and hide it. Yes, it was time for the grownup to skedaddle so the kids could play. "Okay, well I just wanted to stop by and say hello. It's good to see you looking so well, Tegan. And thanks again for the flowers, Nick. Do you two need anything in here right now?"

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never_old
2010-07-13 06:38 pm UTC (link)

"Of course, thank you again," Nick replied. He was about to say something else when she leaned up to kiss his cheek. He stammered, halted, and his face went bright pink and practically glowed.

"You're welcome, Gina," he managed out. Did his voice crack? His voice hadn't cracked since he was a teenager, but he felt like he just managed to squeak. "I don't need anything." Except maybe for his face to stop feeling so hot.

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thimbledarling
2010-07-13 06:55 pm UTC (link)

Tegan was blushing almost as much as Nick, looking away even though she had a hold of one of his hands and wasn't letting go. Part of her wanted to run out of the room in embarrassment, but another, quieter and shyer part, wanted to lean in and kiss him again.

She glanced up just enough to give Gina an awkward smile and shake her head a bit. She didn't need anything either, other than to feel less embarrassed at the moment.

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justonefish
2010-07-13 07:43 pm UTC (link)

The awkwardness in the room was thicker than maple syrup. But they would learn, eventually. Smiling, Gina nodded. "Okay, then. You know my number if you need anything, Nick. Give it to Tegan." She'd entrust him to do that as opposed to taking on the task herself. Though she imagined that they'd both get distracted before remembering to trade the number. Oh well. "I'll see you two later, then." With a little wave, she left the room and swept down the hall. Oh, young love! It was such a wonderful thing.

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