By Sun and Candlelight / CAMREN

Chapter 49 - Release

Camila and Dinah walked out of the orthopedist's office and into the elevator to take them to the garage. Camila couldn't stop smiling. The scan on her knee had shown healing. She was able to move from the large, bulky immobilizing brace to a smaller brace she could take on and off. She could walk short distances without using crutches. She could finally take a shower without trying to keep her leg dry and she could even soak in a bath. Ally had predicted she would be ready, but she didn't fully believe it until she got confirmation from the orthopedist.

"Thanks for bringing me today," Camila said, grinning at Dinah.

"No problem," Dinah said, "There's not much going on at the precinct and I have plenty of vacation and sick leave again. I still can't believe they did that for me."

"You deserve it," Camila said, "And Lauren would have had to find a substitute or cancel class, or I would have had to wait for an appointment later this week."

"You look so happy without that other brace," Dinah said, grinning, "I'm glad I could bring you today."

"How much of a rush are you in to get back to work?" Camila asked.

"I have a little time," Dinah said, "What do you need?"

"Can we stop at the farmer's market?" Camila asked, "Lauren's been so incredible taking care of me and I want to get her some flowers."

"Sure," Dinah said happily.

They pulled up to the market a few minutes later and started walking toward the booths. Camila spotted some beautiful red roses and headed straight for them. She pulled four dozen from the bucket and placed them on the counter.

"Going all out?" Dinah asked, smiling.

"Yep," Camila said, "And can we go over to the candle booth real quick?"

"Whatever you need," Dinah answered.

They checked out there and didn't held the flowers while Camila walked over to the candle stand. Dinah watched her closely, making sure she was okay. Dinah was thrilled at how well Camila was moving, even if she still had a small limp.

Camila smelled some of the candle options then settled on a bag of vanilla tea candles. She paid and they headed back to the car. Dinah carefully placed the flowers in the back and climbed in the front.

"Want to stop for coffee?" Dinah asked.

"What time is it?" Camila asked, pulling out her phone and seeing that it was nearly eleven.

"You in a rush all of a sudden?" Dinah asked, smirking.

"Lauren will be home in about 45 minutes," Camila answered, "I want to..."

"Set up the house to get laid?" Dinah asked, chuckling.

"DJ!" Camila protested, laughing.

"It's fine," Dinah said, "Let's get you back and make sure it looks nice for Lauren."

"Thanks," Camila said, grinning.

"You know, when we were in the hospital and Dr. Torres came to me and said that they might have to amputate your leg, I froze," Dinah said softly and suddenly a bit more serious, "I literally couldn't make my brain work. But Lauren– she didn't hesitate. She grabbed me and told me that she didn't care about your leg and that she wasn't going home without you. That woman adores you. I'm really glad you found each other."

"She's amazing," Camila said, smiling softly, "I want to make sure she knows it."

They arrived back at the house and Dinah helped carry the flowers inside. She went back to the car and grabbed Camila's crutches and brought those inside.