Chapter 55

Jackson stepped out of the examination room, his mind still reeling from his encounter with Dr. Claire and already looking forward to his follow-up appointment. He barely registered his surroundings until a familiar voice snapped him back to reality.

"Jackson! Are you alright?" Olivia rushed towards him, her face etched with concern.

He blinked, suddenly remembering that Olivia had been waiting for him this whole time. Guilt mingled with the lingering arousal from his kiss with Claire.

"Uh, yeah. I'm fine. Just a flesh wound, as they say."

"It will take a few days to cure," she said, concerned. "Come on, I'll drop you off at your home."

He nodded, his mind still fuzzy from the pain meds and the unexpected make-out session with Dr. Claire. He followed Olivia out of the hospital, his feet feeling like they were made of lead.

Olivia slid into the driver's seat. He eased himself into the passenger side, trying not to jostle his injured shoulder.

As they pulled out of the parking lo