Maria Helena Grayson (crossbow_bat) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2012-01-23 17:59:00

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Flu Bug From Hell (Jon)
Maria hadn't felt well when she went to bed and this morning she felt a hundred times worse. Last night she was achy, this morning she was achy plus it felt like someone had wrapped a towel around her head. Her nose was stuffed and she could feel the sinus pressure. She shivered when she climbed out of bed and added a fever to the list of complaints. She put on her fuzzy slippers and fuzzy robe to seek out some java heaven.

She trudged her way downstairs for some coffee and was immediately told to go back to bed by Bruce. She didn't of course. The couch in the living room was just as comfortable, if not more, as her bed. Not to mention she had a huge library of movies to watch.

Tea and toast were brought to her along with a down comforter. She curled up on the couch and mindlessly watched daytime talk shows. She slept on and off all day and when the light outside was dimming she remembered that tonight she was supposed to out with Jon. She grabbed her cell and called him. There was no way she was going to be able to move from the couch.

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	first_son 2012-02-07 06:33 am UTC (link)
	"Hey, Maria." He answers immediately, recognizing her number. "Everything ok?" He's a little wary of plan changes, in case she has something sneaky in mind. He's learned to never put it past her. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-02-07 01:27 pm UTC (link)
	"I called because I won't be able to make our night out tonight. Seems like I caught a nasty flu bug and Bruce gets A Look on his face if I even think about stepping foot outside. I'm sorry." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-02-08 02:06 am UTC (link)
	"Nothing to apologize for. I'll be right over with food, if you want to pick out a movie in the meanwhile." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-02-08 02:10 am UTC (link)
	"You don't have to come over. You should go out with Alina and have some fun." The last thing she wanted was to have Jon babysit her when she was sick. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-02-08 02:25 am UTC (link)
	"Seeing as you two have conspiring, thought you knew she had family stuff this week. And hanging out with you will be fun. No argument, I'm on the way already." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-02-08 02:31 am UTC (link)
	"Fine," she sighed. She disconnected the line and started counting seconds. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-02-08 02:42 am UTC (link)
	It takes thirty seconds, plus a lot longer to pick up some burgers and fries. He knows they have great cooking there and all, but he figured she was pretty sick of soup by now. Gives her time to find a movie and get to the door to meet him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-02-08 02:52 am UTC (link)
	Maria had started for the door after hanging up the phone. By the time she got there the doorbell was ringing. She was wrapped up in a blanket, her nose was red from blowing it so much and her hair was flying in all directions. Her head felt like it was wrapped in wool. She gave him a small smile. "Hi." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-02-08 03:18 am UTC (link)
	He offers over one of the bags of food. "I think I remembered how you like it. Thought you might want something a little more solid than usual sick-fare. You on the road to recovery, at least?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-02-08 03:34 am UTC (link)
	"You are an angel," she said as she took the offered bag. "I will love you forever for this. I'm not going to eat chicken soup for a year after this." She shrugged. "I can stay vertical for longer. I guess that's something." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-02-08 03:46 am UTC (link)
	"I understood Alfred's soup recipe was pretty good." he replies, avoiding comments around vertical and horizontal. "But I'll take that. Lets go eat and get you tucked back in in front of a television though." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-02-08 04:05 am UTC (link)
	"You're not allowed to boss me around either," she said. "Got enough of them around here. One gets tired of soup, even Alfred's soup." The room spun a bit, but she shook it off. She looked down and the fuzzy bunnies of her slippers stared up at her. "I don't know what you wanted to watch, so I put in the Princess Bride." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-02-08 04:17 am UTC (link)
	"Nope, just here to give you some company while you recover." he notices her weaving a little, and gently moves up to her to offer some support without drawing undue attention to her troubles with balance. "I wanted to watch whatever you picked out. That's why I suggested you find a movie. Tonight is 'spoil Maria' night." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-02-08 04:24 am UTC (link)
	"Oh sure. I can't get one of those when I'm not sick," she groused and leaned on him. She felt as weak as a newborn babe. Stupid human frailties. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-02-08 04:56 am UTC (link)
	"Get better, then we'll talk about arranging that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-02-08 05:09 am UTC (link)
	"I will hold you to that," she said as she shuffled toward the living room. "How are things out there?" she asked. "Bruce yells at me if I watch anything resembling the news." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-02-08 05:26 am UTC (link)
	"You do that. Just... check with Alina first, before making any grand plans. I'm ok with anything you can talk her into." Possibly dangerous, but it seems a pretty good filter. "And things are... fairly quiet, actually. The disasters must be waiting on you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-02-08 05:53 am UTC (link)
	"Oh I see. Blame all the disasters on me. I guess I attract them," she said as they reached the living room. She would jab him with her elbow, but it would probably put her off balance and make her fall. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-02-08 06:20 am UTC (link)
	He's right there the whole time, not too forceful, but making quite sure she would never fall, even if he had to catch her. "Not blaming you, just saying, maybe they like you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-02-08 01:28 pm UTC (link)
	"Probably," she said as they reached the couch. She dropped onto it. It felt so good to not have to stand any longer. It was hard work. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-02-08 06:17 pm UTC (link)
	He settles in next to her, getting the food bags open and getting everything laid out to make things as easy for her as possible. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-02-08 10:40 pm UTC (link)
	"You are the best," she said and kissed his cheek. She grabbed a burger and tore into it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-02-09 06:48 am UTC (link)
	"Next to the best, maybe." he replies with a grin, before digging into his food, familiar enough with the movie to pay it half a mind and still pay attention to her, and to dinner. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-02-09 10:44 pm UTC (link)
	"Naw. Definitely the best in my book," she argued. Maria managed a few bites before she felt full. She put it down and fell back against the couch. "That was really good. I wish I could eat more." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-02-11 03:11 pm UTC (link)
	He finishes his own, then does the cleaning up at super speed to get things out of the way, settling back in next to her. "I put the leftovers in the fridge, they'll keep, and you can have some real food later that way." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)