Running For Answers (Book 2 Of Running Series)

Chapter 31 - Dinner Delights

"Why are you so grumpy today?" Tayte asked,

"Maybe because you weren't there when I woke up" I teased,

"My sincerest apologies baby" He said, I just smiled.

Noah came swaggering over 5 minutes later,

"You pull?" I asked,

"Of course, but I turned her down"

"Oh did you really"

"Yes, I was like. You are gorgeous, but I don't bat for your team and she was like, well that is a damn shame, why are all the guys I like either taken and happy or gay" We both laughed,

"Keane Linkoln" A voice called,

"Well that was quick" I muttered,

"Yes, so come on, move your ass" Noah demanded,

"I still think this is a load of bull" I said, as I stood up,

"It doesn't matter what you think" Tayte said,

"Harsh" I replied, he smiled,

"When it comes to your health, only we have a say, because you'd just take the pain and never get better"

"I don't know how to reply to that"

"Good" Tayte teased. I followed Noah and Tayte slowly, as we were directed to a room, inside was sat a man about late 20s, I knew Noah would have his eye on him, he was easy on the eyes,

"Good afternoon"

"Hi" Noah said, "I'm Noah"

"Noah, shut up and sit down or I'm kicking you out. Behave too" I said, he pouted at me,

"I was just being nice" He said, sitting down,

"Sorry" I said turning to the man, he smiled,

"Don't apologise, I take it your Keane"

"I'm the only one who looks like they've been hit by a truck so yes"

"Keane" Tayte warned,

"That wasn't rude" He just smiled and took a seat,

"My name is Nathan Charnley, I can already tell that you don't want to be here and I fully understand that. You have yet to get rid of the cast, so you wonder what the hell you can actually do. To be honest, not much. At the moment I'm here to talk to you about your mental strength and getting you through this until the cast is off and then we can work with you physically to get you back on track again"

"So are you a physio or a shrink?" I said,

"Keane" Tayte warned,

"What! I don't do shrinks, or psychiatrists or therapists, because I don't need anyone to tell me I'm messed in the head or I'm not coping or that I'm crazy. I already bloody know that" I turned and stormed out, crutches banging loudly on the floor,

"Sorry about that, give me 2 minutes, we'll be right back" Tayte said, running after me,

"If he wants to sit in silence for the time he's here I'm happy to do that" Nathan said,

"He'll be okay. It's just really really hard and I know you've probably heard it all before, but trust me. Nothing tops what we and Keane have gone through"

"I'm not here to judge, I'm just here to talk to and get Keane ready to be able again. I've read his file. He's had a lot happen to him like you said and it's going to be a challenge to get him to walk again without a limp or spasms, pains, but if he's willing, then so am I and he obviously has you both kicking him up the backside, so I know he can do it. He just has to believe he can and believe that he has the strength still to do so"