Dr Luke held the results in his hands, her MRI came back clear, but she had a fractured wrist, she would need a cast or a brace. They settled on a brace; she didn’t look at Lucian, but he remained close. Clearly not trusting the doctor not to say anything to his wife.
After strapping her wrist and giving her some painkillers, he booked a follow up, ‘just want to be sure it’s healing nicely, we’ll give it a couple of weeks and I expect you to take it easy’ he said kindly. She smiled and nodded, after thanking him and the nurse she and Lucian left.
The nurse’s station was gossiping about Gabrielle, how young she was and all about her ‘accident’. Luke overheard and interjected, ‘be careful what you say’ he warned, ‘you never know who might overhear or repeat something’ he gave them all a
