Robbie lay unconscious in his wrecked Mercedes. The airbags had deployed and from the looks of things the car was pretty much totaled. The On-Star feature went off and the police and medics were alerted. Also, as a special feature they had added, the house phone rang at the residence.
Elsa answered, and said, "Blackford residence."
"This is the police calling to alert the household of an auto accident."
Elsa screamed for Tommy to pick up right now. Tommy answered and asked if there was a problem. He was informed of an auto accident involving a vehicle from this address. Tommy was shocked but had the presence of mind to ask "Is everyone alright?"
The dispatcher said the male person driving the light-colored MB was being taken out of the car by the fire department and would be transported to Kaiser Hospital in Palm Desert. "We don't know his condition at this point. This is all we know."
In shock and with tears running down his face, Tommy turned to find Elsa and Daryl standing there is shock as well. "Let's get to Kaiser Hospital ASAP. That is where they are taking Robbie. Daryl will you drive, please? I've got to call his parents right now and my folks as well." They all ran to the SUV and started off to the hospital. With Daryl driving, Tommy called Daniel on the plane since they were flying from Dallas to Palm Desert.
Daniel answered right away, recognizing the number and said, "Hello Son, what's up? Is everything ok?" In a very upset voice, Tommy croaked, "No Daniel , it's not. Robbie was driving to the restaurant, when his car was broadsided on the passenger side and pretty much totaled. The fire department had to get him out of the car and are rushing him to Kaiser here in the Desert. I don't know his condition and I am scared shitless right now. Daryl and Elsa are with me. Daryl is driving. Meet us there as soon as you can. We are almost to the hospital. Could you please call Dad and tell them to meet us there too? How soon do you land?"
Daniel said, "We land in about 30 minutes and will be there as soon as we can. Hang in thereson, we love you. I will call Thom right now and let them know what is happening."
Daniel hung up and stared at Cynthia. With tears running down his face, he told her what had happened and they would go straight to the hospital when they arrived. Cynthia started to cry, "Oh God, please let our son be ok!!!"
"Daniel, you need to call Jr. and tell them to get hereÉor should we wait to see how things are before we call? I think we should call and tell them what is going on before telling them to fly down." Daniel again picked up the phone and call his other son and daughter-in-law. Dan Jr. answered and was surprised by the call. "Jr, I have some not so good news about your brother. He was involved in an auto accident while driving to the restaurant this afternoon to finish up for the party tonight. His MB was hit broadside on the passenger side and it pretty much totaled the car. The firemen had to get him out and they are rushing him to Kaiser. We don't know how badly he is hurt. We land in Palm Desert in about 20 minutes and are going straight to the hospital. I called Thom and Danielle and they will meet us at the hospital as well. They were also flying in for the party tonight. Jr. said they would fly down right away and they could use the smaller jet. Daniel advised him to wait until they got more information. We will call you as soon as we find out the facts. Dan said to call ASAP and tell Tommy we love him and prayers are with you all. Daniel cut the call and the parents hugged each other and Cynthia was still crying.
Tommy, Daryl and Elsa arrived at the hospital and Tommy jumped immediately out of the car before it had barely stopped. He ran through the emergency doors and ran right to the admitting desk. In a panicked voice, he told the lady his name and that they had brought in his husband, Mr. Robbie Blackford, from a car accident. The Nurse looked at her screen and said yes he was there and being looked after by the ER Dr. on duty.
"Is he ok? I need to know right away. PLEASE!!!" with tears running down his face, "Let me get the Dr. for you. He will be with you ASAP."
Tommy went over to Elsa and Daryl and told them that he was there and being treated. "But I don't know his condition. the Dr. will be out shortly." Elsa was crying softly and Daryl was visibly very upset as well.
The trio sat down and held each other. It seemed like hours before the Dr arrived in front of them. "Are you Tommy Gilman? I am Dr. Wilson."
Tommy interrupted the Dr. "PLEASE tell me Robbie is going to be OK and how badly is he hurt?"
The Dr. smiled and replied, "He is going to be ok. He has a broken left arm and a badly sprained right ankle and some cuts on his face from broken glass. There is a pretty bad cut on his forehead from hitting the side window. He is currently getting some stitches by a plastic surgeon, but he will recover nicely. He is going to be pretty sore for a while and his arm will be in a cast for about 6 weeks. There will be no permanent damage. We will keep him here for a few days and then you can take him home!"
"I understand that you are from San Francisco and you have a home here too. Is that right? Tommy answered yes to both questions. I suggest you all stay down here for a week or so and let him recover here and then you can fly home. I suggest 1st class only please!"
Tommy sort of smiled and informed the Dr. they had their own private plane, so it was not a problem. The Dr. smiled and said he could go see Robbie shortly when they got him in a private room.
Tommy, Elsa and Daryl were hugging when Daniel and Cynthia flew into the waiting room with panic on their faces. Cynthia went right to Tommy and hugged him tightly. "How is he Tommy?? Please, we need to know! Daniel hugged his son-in-law as well and Tommy repeated what the Dr. had told them. With a huge sigh of relief, they all sat down. Elsa and Daryl offered to get drinks for everyone. Daniel asked for black coffee and Cynthia hot tea with a little cream and sugar. Tommy asked for iced tea with sugar. The pair went off for the drinks. After about 10 minutes of sitting there, Thom and Daniella walked in. They went straight to their son and asked how Robbie was. With a huge sigh of relief, Tommy told them what had happened and that Robbie was going to be fine after explaining what the Dr. had said. There was a big sigh of relief and then they asked when they could all see him?
"When they move him to a private room, but I want to be first if everyone is okay with that!" Everyone said of course.
A nurse came in at that moment asking for Tommy. He stepped forward and was taken to Robbie's suite.
Robbie's head was wrapped in white bandages and his left arm was in a cast. Among his cuts and bruises, a lot black and blue was forming with bandages and a foot wrap on his right ankle, he was sitting there quietly, sort of smiling, and look to be in pain, but was clearly happy to see his frightened husband. Tommy quickly came over to the bed, leaned down and gently kissed Robbie's lips. "God, you scared the living shit out of me today, Mister man! Don't you ever fucking do this again and by the way, I love you so damned much! Oh, and if you really didn't want to go to our party tonight, couldn't you just fucking say so??"
Robbie sort of smiled and replied, "I was so scared and thought I was going to die there in the car. The paramedics were great as was the Fire Department. The police kept the crowds back. I think I passed out in the ambulance. But you're here now and I know you still love this banged up body. I am going to be a mess for a while. They are going to keep me here for about 3-4 days and then send me home to rest!"
Tommy said "both sets of or parents are here and want to come see you. Can I bring them in?" "yes, but let's keep in short and simple cause I am really tired and want to go to sleep. I love you, baby!!!" Tommy smiled and the men kissed gently once more. Tommy walked out to the waiting room to get said parents.
First in were Daniel and Cynthia. Cynthia had been crying and was so happy her boy was going to be ok!! She leaned over and kissed him on the cheek and so did Daniel.. They were both so elated he was going to be ok.
Next in were Tommy's parents, Thom Sr. and Daniella. She also kissed Robbie and Thom sort of shook hands and patted his shoulder gently. "You had us pretty scared there, bub!!"Everyone laughed. "God, what some people will do for a little attention!!"Everyone laughed again of course!!
They said they would see him tomorrow before they left for home unless they needed to stay." "There is no need to stay. I will be out of hospital in 2-3 days and at home down here for a while, until I can fly home. I will be out of commission for a couple of weeks but can work from here and sort of oversee things, and of course I have Tommy to help.
As Thom and Daniella were leaving, in came Elsa and Daryl. Elsa was a member of the family and had been with Robbie for years before he even met Tommy and was treasured by both men. She walked over and gave Robbie a big kiss and said softly, "You scare me like this again, and you will really need a Dr. Mister!!!" Everyone laughed. Robbie then looked at everyone and asked, don't y'all have a party to get to??" Tommy said, "I am not leaving you darling tonight or ever!!"
"But honey, you have to be there to represent us at the opening of the restaurant. Please don't worry about me, I am going to have some yummy tasteless broth and if I am good boy maybe some red Jell-O, (OH YUM), and then slip into dreamland and that's if the fucking sweet nightingale's don't come in every five minutes to check on me. Everyone laughed and said their goodbyes. Tommy stayed for a bit. One of the orderlies brought Robbie his luscious dinner and he did get his red Jell-O cubes: OH JOYÉOH RAPTUREÉOH BLISS!!
Tommy said "I really want to be here with you baby, but I guess I will have to go to the party tonight, at least for a while, and represent us. Then I want to come back and spend the night with you!!"
"UUUMMMM, what part of you need to go home and rest after the party don't you understand? I am going to try to sleep so I will get well quicker and get the hell out of here sooner!
You go to the party with our parents and then go home and get some rest, PLEASE baby. I love you so fucking much but please do as I ask. Now you need to get going to change. OH, please check with the nurses station that they have everything of mine, my wallet and all my jewelry, please. Go check on that right now please and let me know. I know it is insured, but I would be sick if my diamond and sapphire pendant and my diamond wedding ring were gone. They are special baby since you gave them to me for our wedding!"
Tommy walked out to the nurses station and asked for Robbie's personal effects. The head nurse said they were in the safe at the Administrator's office, for safe keeping. Here is the list of items. 1 Gucci wallet, with credit cards. Two Visa, 1 Black AMX, $327 in cash and some coins. Also, there is a diamond and sapphire pendant, 1 wedding ring with 6 diamonds in gold and 1 pair of diamond cufflinks in gold. 1 Presidential gold and diamond Rolex watch. 1 large square diamond ring in gold. The office is closed for the night and you can retrieve them in the morning to take them home. Tommy smiled and thanked the nurse for the information.
He walked back to Robbie's suite and showed him the list and said he would collect them in the morning since the office was closed for the night. "Darling, thank you for being you and for loving this old battered person!"
Tommy leaned over and gently kissed the man he loved and adored more than life. "I love you with my soul and all of my heart baby. I'll leave now as I need to get ready for the party and represent us. The Rents will be there. You know I was thinking, I am pretty well dressed and I am just going to go to the party like this. I think I look OK and after what we have been through today, if they don't like it, FUCK them all. They kissed once more and as he exited the room, he turned once more and looked at the love of his life. He had so much to be thankful for. As he walked out of the door, he smiled, `Robbie was alive and going to be fine.'
Everyone had left the hospital and he was going to jump in a cab and get to the party. It was already 7:30 and the party started at 7:00 He was already late. He would get there. The cab pulled up in front of the restaurant. He paid the cab driver and walked into the restaurant. He was greeted by the Ma"tre' D, Pierre. "Tommy, how is Robbie, we have been very worried!
Tommy was tired but answered calmly, "He is pretty banged up with a broken arm and sprained ankle and some cuts and lots of bruising, but he will be fine, thanks for asking!" He moved into the main dining room and was swarmed with people. He stood in the middle of the room and asked for everyone's attention please. Both sets of parent's joined him at his side.
"Late this afternoon, Robbie was involved in a really bad car accident. Someone ran a red light and ran into the passenger side of the car, basically totaling it. He is pretty banged up, he has a broken left arm, but just a cast and no surgery. He has a badly sprained right ankle and has some cuts and bruises, but he will be fine in a couple of weeks. We both thank you for your concern and you well wishes. He would want everyone to have a good time. There will be another larger party in two weeks, where we will have a group flying down from our restaurants up north. It will be black-tie. Please join us. You all will receive formal invitations this week. Now will somebody please get me a drink and make it a double!!" Everyone applauded and many greeted Tommy as he sat and tried to relax.
The food was passed and everyone seemed to be having a good time. Elsa and Daryl came over and asked if he needed anything? He looked up and saw the love and care in their eyes. "Just for my husband to be well and not be in pain!!!" Elsa went and got Tommy a plate of food and his mother sat next to him, assuring, "He will be fine son and he has all of us. You want us to stay for a few days?"
"No Mom. Thanks for the offer, but there is nothing you can really do and now that I have made an appearance, I think I will bid everyone a good night and go home and collapse. If you're ready to leave I could use a ride if you don't mind. Daniella raised her hand and Thom came over and asked of everything was OK?. "Tommy wants to go home now, as you can see he is exhausted. we are giving him a ride back to the house."
Tommy stood and said good night to everyone and hoped everyone was having a good time!! They exited the restaurant and climbed into the limo that was waiting out front. Tommy all but collapsed into the seat and the driver prepared to whisk them back to the house. A policeman approached the limo before they could depart and told Tommy he was at the scene of the accident and that they needed to discuss a few things.
"Sargent Clark, thanks for your help today. Robbie will be fine but will be there anywhere from 2-4 days. He is very tired and very sore and I am totally wiped out. My dear husband is laid up in pain and there is nothing I can do for him right now. Can we meet say tomorrow morning at the hospital say 10 AM and we can over everything then? Please, I am dead on my feet, so to speak!! Thank you for your understanding." The men shook hands and said goodnight to the Sargent. The family drove home and Tommy took off his clothes and fell into bed, alone and totally exhausted.
Well gang, here ends Chapter 42. I hope everyone liked the little twist I added. What is the meeting with Sargent going to reveal and how soon will Robbi get out of the hospital? So many questions. They will all be revealed, so please stay tuned. I sincerely hope everyone had a happy and safe New Year's. Allen and I were very quiet and I think I went to bed about 10:30 after a lovely gourmet steak dinner, on good china and grand glass of great fizzy water with a hint of lemon. (I gave up drinking liquor about 3 years ago. my choice.) LOL,
Anyway, as always play goodness or kindness forward, be true to yourself, please play safe always send a smile to a friend and just be happy!!! And finally thanks to my dear, wonderful Allen for his editing and hard work keeping these written chapters flowing out to you!!!
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