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Re: Playing with Fire [message #568 is a reply to message #567] Mon, 23 July 2012 21:45 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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After several days in hospital in Ireland, Matthew Hawkins had arranged a private plane with medical staff to fly him back to the States. I want to be back with my own doctors, he had said. Dominic and the doctors in Belfast had not wanted him to travel so soon, but as always, Matthew's opinion could not be changed.

Now safely in hospital in Kansas, Matthew was settled, and Dominic was ready to leave for Tracy Island.

"Keep in touch, son," Matthew said.

Dominic nodded and gave his father a small smile. "I will. And you know how to reach me."

"I do."

Dominic moved towards the door, but turned on his heel and walked back towards the side of the bed. He faltered for a moment, before leaning down and giving his father an awkward hug. He couldn't see, but Matthew's face lit up with a wide smile.

"I know it's not going to be easy, but I'm so glad, Dominic."

Dom didn't answer immediately, but smiled as he pulled away. "Me too," he said.

"Gwanda!"

Joshua broke away from the nurse and ran to the side of the bed. Dominic lifted the boy up, and Joshua gave Matthew a sloppy kiss on the cheek.

"Bye-bye, Josh," Matthew said. "I'll see you soon."

"Bye! Bye-bye!" Joshua said, waving his pudgy hand.

Dominic set the child back down on the ground and took his hand. He nodded to Matthew. "I'm sorry I can't stay longer," he said. "Duty calls. Let me know how things go?"

"I will, son. Goodbye for now."

Dominic nodded again.

"Goodbye for now."

xxxx

"Sot!"

Scott smiled as Dominic and Joshua made their way across the airport terminal towards him. When they were close enough Dominic relinquished his grip on his son's hand and let the boy run towards Scott, who ruffled the boy's hair as Joshua hugged his leg.

"Sot! Soooot! Hi Sot!"

"Hey, Josh," Scott said, laughing.

Dominic rolled his eyes as he caught up with Joshua. He was loaded down with luggage, and was breathing heavier than usual. Scott raised an eyebrow.

"You could have used a baggage trolley," he said.

Dominic looked up, thinking, before his pale face coloured. "Well, I could have..." he said.

Scott chuckled, before reaching out for some of the bags. "I'll help. The plane isn't too far anyway."

Dominic gratefully handed some of the luggage over and straightened up as the weight on his back was lessened.

"Cheers," he said.

With his free hand he took Joshua's again, and the small group began to walk to Tracy One.

"How was the trip?" Scott asked.

Jeff had mentioned that there had been a family issue and that Dominic was now being picked up in Kansas instead of Christchurch, but hadn't given any more details.

"Eventful," Dominic said. "My father had a heart-attack. But he's improving by the day; there shouldn't be any major permanent damage."

"I'm sorry to hear that," Scott said, "but glad he's getting better."

Dominic thanked him before scolding Joshua, who was trying to wriggle out of his father's grasp. "Well, things will work out," he said.

They're already starting to, he thought, before ducking his head briefly and smiling. I think this will be a happy birthday...

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