InsaneJournal

Gusmas 2012
Title: Red
Author" brianswalk
A/N: Been a long time for me, I feel like a newbie again! Thanks to my Jeannie for checking this over for me.
Prompt: RED

Red

Kissing Deb’s bandaged forehead, Carl murmured, “How’s my Red?”

“Go away, Carl; I’m a mess,” she grumbled. “Those fucking paramedics wouldn’t let me get dressed or grab my wig—”

“You should’ve thought twice before retrieving the paper from an icy porch while still in your housecoat,” Carl chided. “You scared Emmett half to death and got yourself a nasty concussion.”

“I’m fine,” Deb insisted. “Just get me outta here before—”

“Before you’ve got a hallway full of well-wishers? Too late….”

“Carl!”

“Don’t worry,” he soothed as he pulled a tangle of red curls from his pocket. “I came prepared, Beautiful.”