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you fell.” Alistair grinned.
    “Dad, you didn’t!” Aline glared at her dad. She was horrified at the thought her dad may have fought with her teacher.
    “I didn’t touch him. Your daddy persuaded me to listen to what he had to say first. I was prepared to hear him out because I know how clumsy you are.” He popped her nose with his finger. “The man thinks he should have been there to prevent your fall.”
    “But, he couldn’t have. He was too far away. It was my own fault,” Aline protested.
    “We know he couldn’t have done anything. When Xavier said he should have prevented the fall your daddy asked him if he thought he was fuckin’ Superman.” Linc chuckled.
    “Daddy!” Aline huffed.
    “Well, the man thought he should have been able to get from the bottom of the room to the top in a single bound.” Alistair defended himself.
    “We do appreciate him trying though. He likes you,” Linc said.
    “Dad!”
    “True, baby girl. He told us he would like to get to know you better.” Alistair affirmed.
    Aline felt her face heat. Hmmm, he’s smokin’ hot and he seems okay. Even if he did blame me for running into him. Which you did! I can’t believe he’s waited here all day.
    “Sweetheart, are you feeling okay?” Linc asked with concern when she remained quiet.
    “Just tired, dad,” she lied.
    “Go to sleep, darlin’. We’ll be right here with you,” Alistair assured her.
    “I love you both so much,” she said, beginning to sound groggy. 
    “We love you too, baby girl. Now get some sleep,” Linc said.
    The men moved two chairs to the bedside and sat. With her hand sandwiched between both of her fathers hands, Aline drifted off.
    ***
    Aline was woken by soft talking and tugging on her arms. She opened her eyes to see two nurses unhooking her from various monitors. Linc and Alistair watched from the end of her bed.
    “How do you feel now, sweetheart? You slept for a couple of hours,” Linc said.
    “I have a slight headache and my leg is a bit painful. Nothing I can’t deal with,” she answered.
    Alistair zeroed in on a dark haired nurse. “Is there something you can give her?” He hated his baby being in pain no matter how slight.
    “As soon as we move her upstairs I’ll organize something for her. I’ll be looking after her up there and I’ll make sure she’s kept comfortable,” the nurse assured Alistair.
    “I’d kill for a coffee, daddy.” Like Alistair, Aline was addicted to coffee.
    “It’s after two in the morning. The best I can do is a coffee machine down in the foyer. I really don’t recommend it though. I had one about an hour ago and it was disgusting.” Alistair screwed up his nose.
    “I can organize you a coffee and some sandwiches when you’re settled in your room,” the dark haired nurse said.
    “Thank you. I haven’t eaten since breakfast. I think my headache is probably caffeine withdrawal.” Aline frowned. “Dad, daddy. When did you two eat?”
    “On the plane coming here. We didn’t want to leave you,” Linc confessed.
    “You must be starved,” Aline exclaimed.
    “We’re fine but as soon as we get you settled upstairs we will go back to the hotel for a shower and sleep.” Alistair smiled at Linc.
    “Right, sleep.” She smiled cheekily. “Make sure you eat something before you come back in.”
    “Don’t go worrying about us. Concentrate on getting better,” Linc said.
    A huge man entered the space and moved to the head of the bed.
    Linc and Alistair eyed him curiously.
    The man spoke directly to Aline. “My name is Sean and I’m the wardsman who is going to transport you and your carriage upstairs.” He waved his arm in the air, wrapped it around his ample waist and bowed.
    Aline giggled. “Well, thank you kind sir. I would curtsy but as you can see, I’m not quite up to it.”
    The dark haired nurse released the brakes on the bed. Linc and Alistair stepped aside and followed Sean as he pushed their daughter and her bed to the