Husband With Benefits

The soft hum of the hospital room gradually brought Isabella back to consciousness. Blinking against the harsh lighting, she squinted and tried to make sense of her surroundings. Nora’s face came into focus, peering at her with a mix of concern and relief.

"Hey there, Sleeping Beauty," Nora teased gently, a playful smile softening her features.

Isabella furrowed her brow, still groggy from the aftermath of the pain and confusion."Nora, how are you?" she mumbled; her voice hoarse.

Nora giggled at that and shook her head, "I should be the one asking you that, silly. You’re the one on the hospital bed."

That caused her to frown more and she slowly asked," What happened?"

"Your ovaries started to act up in a big way." Nora said slowly as she gently patted Isabella’s forehead. "But don’t worry. You were brought here in time and narrowly avoided surgery. But, you have to be careful in the future Bella baby. And for now, you’ve earned yourself a two day and one night stay at this amazing hospital."

"Thanks for bringing me here, Nora. If you hadn’t come... " As Isabella said this, she realized that she’d been carried out of her house... Wide eyed, she asked, "did you really pick me up... and carry me."

Nora blinked at the question before grinning and flexing her ’imaginary’ muscles in front of Isabella,"Uh huh. I carried you here with my superhero strength. Here, you want to touch my biceps?"

Just then the door opened, and Ian walked in with a small flask in his hand. Isabella’s eyes widened at the sight and she as about to ask Nora what he was doing here when he looked at her and gently questioned her," Hey, there. How are you feeling today?"