Her mind still swimming from the painkillers the hospital had given her for her leg, Bri called the house. She wasnât sure how sheâd explain her stupidity to Ken. He was surely going to chastise her for being so absentminded. The phone just rang and rang. She heard the answering machine pick up, and just yelled for him. When no one picked up she just said, âHey baby, Iâm at the Emergency room. I need a ride home, if your home?â
No one picked up so, she decided to call Karen to see if she could pick her up instead. It seemed everyone was busy, as she got the same results at Karenâs place. She was just about to try Aprylâs when a slight commotion at the door to the Emergency room, revealed Ken and Eliot moving security guards and hospital staff out of their way like rag dolls. She knew how protective Ken was about her, but Eliot seemed just as determined to reach her. She knew she had to calm them down before somebody got arrested!
She wheeled herself to the door of her room and yelled, âHey, you big Ox, Iâm ok! Put down the nice security guard and be a nice boy!â she said as Ken was pushing a guard skyward! He looked at Bri and just dropped him to the floor, landing somewhat thankfully, on his feet. Ken was by her side in a shot. She knew he would never allow anything to happen to her and his devotion to her was never more apparent than now.
âAre you OK? What happened? Did someone hurt you?â the questions flew rapid-fire from him.
She sat there for a second letting him rant. She had to admit, for someone as calm as he usually was, when her or the boys was in trouble, he lost it. Still it was nice to see this side of Ken; sometimes she forgot this part of him. He was always her protective blanket from the world, as well as her friend and lover. No woman could have asked for a better husband, she reminded herself. She just ran her hand down his arm, running her nails along the inside of his forearm. He stopped instantly.
She looked at him straight in the eyes. âAre you quite finished? If you would have given me a minute, I would have told you I am fine!â she said staring at him until he relented.
âI wasnât paying attention and just got my leg caught. The Doc said Iâd be fine; itâs just a few pulled muscles. I guess Iâll be off my feet for a few days!â she said to both Ken and Eliot, who now hovered around her now like two roosters.
Eliot started laughing and just nudged Ken, âThatâs just how we like her huh?â
Kenâs smile broadened and he just shook his head. âWell at least we would have her full and undivided attention!â he growled.
âSomebody named âBearâ called and let us know you were here! We didnât ask the whys and wherefores, we just shot down here! You know how Ken thinks when heâs upset!â Eliot said slamming Kenâs shoulder.
âYes, boys think with other things, it seems, than their minds when a woman is involved!â Karenâs voice chimed in from behind her.
Bri turned to find her new best friend standing at her shoulder. Her face was a little flushed, as if she had just run a marathon. Bri looked at Eliot and Ken, who just smiled. She could only imagine what had been going on with these three. She couldnât help but ask, âHope I didnât break anything up? Looks like you just got done working out Karen!â
Karen smiled her most shy âHollywoodâ smile and said, âWell I was explaining what we wanted to plan to the boys and, well, and things got a little carried away!â
Br shot Eliot and Ken a wicked little smile. She raised her eyebrows and said, âThen I guess youâll just have to fill me in on all the details when we get home! I think I could use a little attention myself, now that I know the cats out of the bag!â she smiled.
All three of them just broke out in laughter at the statement. Karen said, âI think they still have some strength left sweetie, I didnât get the chance to finish our little conversation!â
She left what wasnât said out there like a challenge. Bri pulled Karen down so she could kiss her cheek. âDonât worry, Iâm sure they will be more than happy to tie things up, when we all get home!â she said with a whisper for Karen alone to hear.
âHmm. tied up, now that might be fun!â Karen replied with a sly smile.
Bri started howling in laughter at the thought. âThis is going to be a long night after all,â she thought, starting to feel that familiar tingle.
* * * *
Once they arrived at Karen and Eliotâs, Bri was helped into the house. All three of them began to tell her what they had come up with, before Karen needed to be taken care of! They had decided that since the weather had changed, for the colder, that they would see if Ken could get permission from his Uncle to use the cabin. It wasnât too far and everyone could use the change.
The place was more than big enough; it had six very large bedrooms. It also had a small gym, sauna, and a very large indoor spa. Kenâs Uncle wasnât going to be in town for the next few weeks (He had taken the boys to Nashville), so that shouldnât be a problem either.
Karen said she could get a caterer on short notice if they liked! Bri looked at Ken with an amused look on her face. âNow wouldnât that be interesting? So, just what would we say to the catering staff when things get a little friskyâ Bri asked Karen, a little offhandedly.
As if knowing she had made a bad choice of words, Karen replied, âI meant have the food catered not the party! âIâd like a little waiter on the sideâ, Oh please!â Karen said as if it was an old joke.
They all started laughing and for the first time, Bri noticed what Karen was barely wearing. She had slipped into a hospital robe and from its length; it must have been made for someone a lot shorter. She had only noticed the long trench coat at the hospital. She again could appreciate why men found her so attractive. Her legs looked like they had been sculpted just for her. Any model or actress would have sold their souls for such legs.
Karen noticed her looking at the gown and said, âSorry, it was a bit colder than I realized when we took off. I lifted one from the hospital, think theyâll notice?â she asked.
âMore to the point, when did you get the chance to put it on?â Eliot commented.
âWell, that guy in that first curtain sure appreciated the view! I sure hope he wasnât there on heart related problems! Hmm, oh well!â Karen said as innocently as she could.
Ken and Bri nearly choked. Eliot simply patted Karenâs shoulder and said, âThatâs my girl, leave them with their mouths open!â
They all settled down for a drink, and Bri had a cup of warm tea. It wouldnât have done to mix the painkillers with booze. She didnât want to be that out of it!
The rest of the evening went along as they threw ideas back and forth on just how many guys they should invite. Ken was all for seeing if some of his work buddies were in, but not sure if they could get away for a weekend. By now, most of the wives were really starting to get suspicious and he didnât want fuel the fire with a weekend trip. They would have to enlist local talent or just do with the four of them. Karen and Bri laughed at that. It was then that Karen dropped the little secret they had waited to let out until later.
âHoneyâ, Karen purred in Eliotâs ear, âwe have one more that wants to join our little gathering!â
Eliot looked at her with a baffled look. He had had the same look when Karen had wanted to join in. Now he raised an eyebrow and asked, â Arenât the number of guys we have in mind enough?â
Karen and Bri laughed out loud at his misunderstanding. They looked seriously at both he and Ken and said, âNo dear, we have another volunteer to keep them all busy! You may need to recruit a few more studs, that depends on the new comers abilities!â
Both Ken and Eliot stared at them both as if Santa had just delivered the best present ever. They both just stood there with malicious grins and asked whom? Karen waited a few moments then asked if either of them remembered a small brunette from the party they had given a few months back? Both seemed to remember someone but couldnât place a face. Karen told Eliot, that her best friend should ring a bell.
Eliot just stared at Karen as if she was mad. âYou donât mean that little wisp of a girl Apryl, do you?â asked Eliot.
âThe very same. She seems to think she could help even out the odds a little in our favor, if you guys agree.â Karen looked as if this was not a question but, a pronouncement!