After a fitful night's sleep, Tommy was wide awake at 6:30AM and sort of staggered to the bathroom. He needed to pee badly and to brush his teeth, which felt like fur was growing on them. He gazed in the mirror and didn't like what he saw: A sad, drawn face, stared back at him. He was missing his Robbie and felt awful that he was OK but that his beloved husband was in Hospital hurting and alone. He grabbed a terry robe and walked to the kitchen in search of coffee. He found his parents and Daniel and Cynthia sitting in the Breakfast room, sipping coffee. Thom looked up and saw his son looking very tired and unhappy.
"Morning son, can we get you coffee?" A slight smile appeared. "Yes, Dad and Thanks! And thanks for you all being here for us!"
"Well, that's ok Son, we weren't really doing anything else. Other than attending a party given by our sons for a new restaurant and may I say it was very impressive!!"
"Everything looked great, the food was fabulous, as was the service. I know people took pictures and I think I saw a food critic and reporter there. The folks I talked to were very impressed and said they would come back in two weeks for the big party."
Daniel said they were impressed as well and they were so sorry that Robbie had to miss his party. I know pics were taken and from all the reports, I am sure Robbie will be very pleased!! What time are you going back to the hospital this morning?"
"I thought I would head over about 9:00 or so and Sargent Clark is meeting us at 10:00 to discuss the case and the accident."
"We'll head over with you and say goodbye to our boy and then fly home. Make sure you take good care of him please!!!"
Tommy started to laugh and said "Oh hell no!!!!" He got himself into the shitstorm. And when and if he decides to come home. he can have a blanket and basket to sleep in and a crust of stale bread with cup of water from the hose out back. He thinks he is going to get sympathy??? I think not!!!"
Tommy started to laugh and then burst into tears as his mother held him close. Sobbing, he said when he heard the news he thought he was going to lose the love of his life and had never been so scared. Thom Sr. hugged his son while Cynthia spoke and said to Tommy, "You didn't lose your love dear and he came out of it better than any of us expected. He is going to be fine. it may take a while, but he will be fine!!"
"You know his mind set. He's strong and determined AAANNNDD You know he loves you more than life. So, chin up dear one and let's eat something and then get to the hospital and see what kind of trouble he got himself into this morning. Maybe like begging a cute male nurse for a sponge bath??" Tommy laughed at that and saidÉ" I highly doubt that!!!"
Tommy knew the parents were right and things would be fine. Elsa had made a sausage, egg and cheese Strata for breakfast, the night before, as it had to sit over-night. It was just coming out of the oven and smelled heavenly. There were also warm croissants and home-made jam. Some fresh melon and strawberries were on the sideboard as well.
Everyone seemed hungry and ate well except for Tommy, who just picked at his food. Daniella said, "Son, you have got to eat. You need your strength to care for Robbie. You have a very busy few days ahead of you and Robbie won't be able to deal with you if your ill !!!"
Sheepishly he looked at his mother and ate his breakfast saying he was sorry.
When breakfast was finished, everyone went to shower and pack for the trip home. Both Daniel and Thom told their pilots they would leave between 12:00 and 1:00. Daryl gathered the bags at the front door. Tommy came out in jeans and a light green sweater. He looked a bit more hopeful and said that he had called Robbie (who was awake and needed his Tommy) and Robbie informed him that morning kisses were top priority!!
There was a limo out front for everyone and they were whisked to the hospital to see Robbie. Since both sets of parents were going to the Airport, why take multiple cars? Tommy would see them off at the plane. Then the limo would take him home after seeing them off, then get his other car and go back to the hospital to be with Robbie.
When the limo arrived at the hospital, Sargent Clark was waiting for them outside Robbie's room. Tommy apologized for their lateness. First he went into Robbie's suite and found him sitting up in bed reading the paper and drinking coffee. A huge smile came over Robbie's face when he looked up and saw Tommy standing with a huge smile. Tommy slowly walked over to the bed and stared lovingly at his husband.
"GodÉ. I love you so fucking much and I'm relieved you're going to be OK!!!" Then leaned forward and the pair kissed lovinglyÉ and deeply.
Robbie exclaimed, "God, how I missed sleeping with you last night and I know this will be the case until I get the hell out of here!! Oh, and by the way, I also love you more than I can say!!!"
The men kissed again briefly and then Tommy said, "There are some anxious parent type people out there, chomping at the bit to see you. Should I get a whip and chair and let them in? Robbie laughed lightly, as it hurt to chuckle. "Please let the herd in but warn them to hug gently please. I'm really sore this morning and not very huggable!" Tommy told him that Sargent Clark was also there because he had some issues that needed to be discussed.
"Ok, let me spend some time with the parent people and then we will get to the Sargent." Both sets of parents came in and each gently hugged Robbie and the mother's kissed him. He was really black and blue and was in some pain but refused pain meds until they left and he had talked to the Sargent, because they knocked him out! He knew he needed sleep, but his need for his family and of course seeing his Tommy.
The parents either stood or sat down and they discussed the party from the night before. Robbie seemed pleased with what he heard and was looking forward to seeing pictures and reading any comments for the critics, in the papers.
Daniel looked at his watch and said it was about time to head to the airport and head homeÉ Since the Sargent was there, he decided to say goodbye to their parents there at the hospital and as he walked them downstairs, he told them he was looking forward to seeing them again in 2 weeks for the other party. He kissed the mothers and man hugged the dads and they climbed in the waiting limo and they were off, making him promise he would take care of Robbie!!! He just laughed and said, "NO WAY!!!"
Tommy took the elevator back to the floor were Robbie's suite was and as he walked in, there was Sargent Clark sitting by Robbie in a chair and they were chattingÉ Tommy walked further in and said.. "Morning darling.. how did you sleep last night, walked up to the bed, leaned over and kissed his husband with a longing sensual kiss.. Robbie smiled and said he had slept a little better and then reintroduced Sargent Clark. He stood and the men shook handsÉThe Sargent looked wistful, and said he wished his husband would do that when he walked into the room.. The men laughed although it gave Robbie a bit of pain to laughÉ!!
Sargent Clark asked for the men to call him Steve and that he and his husband, Dave had been married for several years and had moved down to the desert when Steve got a transfer here and Dave was a resort manager at one of the major golf clubs, The Riviera.
Anyway, on to business. Steve asked if they had any idea who would ram into and try to hurt RobbieÉ Both men looked mystified and said "NO" at the same timeÉ"Do either of you know a JosephÉ Joe.. Ingman??" Robbie looked shocked and said that he had a major run in with him yesterday, well late morning at the restaurant. He was drunk and started calling me names and I had him thrown out and sent his picture and a cover letter to all the major restaurants and night clubs in the desert and explained none of us needed his kind in our establishments.
Why do you ask Steve Well there is now easy way to tell you this but it was Mr. Ingman who ran into your car and almost killed youÉ His car was totaled as well and he is in another hospital in critical conditionÉ We found a mangled note in his car saying he was going to kill you, for the embarrassment you caused him and youÉ THE FAGGOT should not be allowed to live!" He worked at a bank as a manager and was on shaky ground for his drinking, showing up late or still somewhat drunkÉ lately. I understand that today was going to be his last day as he was going to be firedÉ. We also found his wife had left him several months ago and took their kids, a boy and a little girl. From what we found out she went to live with her parents in Chicago. She evidently cleaned out the join savings and checking. She had the locks changed on the house and threw all of his clothes ripped and torn on the lawn and covered them with motor oil, bleach and syrup. "YUK!!" He is in a pretty bad place, to say the leastÉ However, he did have great car insurance and you will be totally covered both medical, your carÉ So, no need to worry about thatÉ.!"
Tommy said, "That's a relief, but it's not like we need the moneyÉ.Robbie's family Corp., owns a car dealership and we can have a car sent down to us today. Hopefully we can recover any personal items before they send it to the junk yardÉ?
The important thing is that my Robbie recovers and gets well with the best treatment, that is ongoing until he is able to function and be his wonderful selfÉ!" Robbie smiled and grabbed Tommy's hand and gave it a squeeze. " I love you so fucking much babe!!!" Tommy leaned down and the men kissed briefly.. "Steve, please keep us informed about Mr. Ingman's condition. Have you contacted his wife and told her of the accident, yet?" "yes, we called her this morning and the wife, Shirley said it was bound to happen, as his drinking had gotten totally out of control as of lateÉShe said she hopes he survives for the kids, but that is allÉ I put up with his crap for way to long and is going to file for divorce next week! I told her to hold off to see what his health does and whether he survives the car accident and she said she would!"
Steven also said he would have the notes typed up in a full report and have Robbie sign it when it was done Robbie was starting to look tired and said he was going to rest for a while. Tommy and Robbie kissed and Tommy said goodbye and that he would be back later in the early afternoon to see him. Robbie smiled and then men kissed and Tommy walked out with Steve after he has said goodbye as well and he would keep them informed of everything.
Both men walked down to the elevator and went to the lobby area. Tommy asked if he could catch a ride back to the house. Steve said no problem, as they walked to his un-marked police car in the parking lot. Tommy said Thanks for being so thorough on all of this, you Make things easier for us,I really don't care what happens to that Joe idiot. After all he deserves what ever shit he causedÉ!!" Steve smiled and said nothing.
They drove to the house and Steve was impressed to no endÉ "Would you like to come in for a coffee before you head backÉ Our right arm and dear friend, our housekeeper Elsa, makes the best coffee on the planetÉ !" "Sure, I can for a bit., then back to the office for paperwork on this case.. I can deliver the report to you tomorrow for Robbie to sign, if that is ok?"
After a tour of the huge house and Steve meeting both Elsa and Daryl, He asked what they both did for a living. Well Robbie owns and operate a chain of fabulous restaurants in the San Francisco bay area for his family Corp. They also have many other properties and other interests and are VERY, very wealthy.. They are really nice people and don't' push their wealth around and they say they love me to deat I am a senior partner in my dad's law firm. Gillman and Son based in SF, also in Dallas, Chicago and New York. We do quite well!! I love working with my father and we as a family are quite close and they also call Robbie their other son. We are both so lucky in that way.
"What about you guys?" "HMMMMM, let me think.. Dave and I met about 4 years ago at a party given by a friend of mine and we were introduced and we both felt a spark right away. He had been in a relationship for about two years and found out his boyfriend had been having an affair behind his back with a supposed good friend of is. Needless to say, that ended immediately and he was single for a while and had not even been dating. I on the other hand have never really had a real long-term relationship., and he really didn't ask if I wanted to come with and I wasn't keen on moving east anyway. So, we sort of parted as friends, but lately we haven't spoken in a long time, which is great. It totally clicked with Dave and we fell in love quickly.
"We got married two years ago and just bought a house here in the desert. Our parents both support our relationship and also love Dave like another son and our siblings. All love us and we love being Uncles to the kids. That's about it.
Listen I have got to run and will be by tomorrow with the papers to sign in the early afternoon. Take care and again thanks for the coffee!"
As Steve drove away, Tommy thought what a nice man and they he thought would make good friends, depending on of course meeting Dan. They would talk in a few days or even when he brought the report by for Robbie and Tommy were to sign.
Tommy called the car dealership up in San Francisco, where they had gotten the cars and explained the situation and they would have a similar model dropped off at the house that afternoon. One more task down and done and dusted. Robbie said he felt well enough to come home!!
Chapter 43 and hope everyone enjoyed it. 44 Is coming soon so stay tuned. Thanks to my dear Allen for his hard work in editing and getting this sent into Nifty.
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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.