Ice and Fire novel Chapter 355

Cherry walked into Andrew's room then, and found the floor to be full of bits of broken glass. Shocked, she walked to Grandpa and Jackson.

She looked at Andrew laying in the bed as she stood next to Jackson and asked, "How do you feel, Grandpa?"

Hearing Cherry's voice, Andrew turned to her, replying faintly, "Cherry, you came too. I'm okay. You two should go to bed and rest."

Cherry studied Grandpa's pale face and worried about him, but didn't say anything. No wonder Jackson had ignored her and rushed off to Grandpa's bedroom.

Jackson crouched beside Andrew's bed and took his hands, worriedly asking, "Grandpa, does it hurt again?"

Andrew knew he couldn't hide his pain from Jackson anymore, so he explained, "I was just getting up to get myself some water so that I could take my pain meds."

"You should have called us, Grandpa! I can get you whatever you need, " Jackson told him.

Cherry looked at Grandpa adding, "I'll get you a glass of water, Grandpa!"

With that, Cherry hurried out and headed downstairs.

When Cherry was gone, Andrew took Jackson's hands in his and said, "Jackson, don't let anyone know about my condition!"

"Grandpa!" Jackson exclaimed. He hated seeing his Grandfather in so much pain and weak like this, and wished he could take his grandfather's pain in his place.

"Listen, please, don't tell anyone, especially not Joe, " Andrew reiterated.

Jackson gave his Grandpa a slight nod while looking at him and promised, "Grandpa, don't worry. I know, and I won't tell anyone."

"Okay, good, " Andrew had a look of relief on his face.

Cherry walked back into the room, carrying a glass of water. Jackson scooped the bottle of medicine from the floor, opening it to take a couple of pills out. He took the glass from Cherry and turned to his Grandpa saying, "Grandpa, here is your medicine."

"Okay, thank you, " replied Andrew.

Jackson helped Andrew to sit up in bed and take his medicine. Cherry took the empty glass from Grandpa when he was done.

"I'll ask Lily to clean up the mess, " said Cherry as she left to get her.

Jackson helped Grandpa to lay back down and get comfortable in bed again. Seeing how bad Andrew's condition was, saddened Jackson.

Lily cleaned the broken glass up while Jackson and Cherry sat by their Grandpa's bed watching him as he fell asleep. The pallor of Andrew's face was looking much healthier than just now, and he wasn't frowning anymore.

Cherry whispered in Jackson's ear, "Jackson, we should leave, Grandpa fell asleep."

Hearing his Grandpa's breathing was steadier and even, Jackson nodded to Cherry and they left his room.

Jackson and Cherry went straight to bed when they got back to their room. Jackson lay there staring silently at the ceiling while he thought.

Cherry lovingly snuggled into his arms. She knew Jackson was worried about Grandpa; she wanted to help, but she didn't know how to comfort him.

After a long silence, Cherry said, "Jackson, do you think we should take Grandpa to the hospital for a check-up tomorrow?"

"He won't agree to go, " replied Jackson and added, "That's how some people are as they get older. Honey, I need to know you will take care of Grandpa when I'm not home. Help him out when he needs it."

"Yes, of course, I will, " Cherry promised quickly. Grandpa's illness tonight scared her too because until now, she hadn't thought it was severe, but now she was worried. She knew Jackson had been distraught when he saw how poor his Grandpa's health was.

Jackson turned to Cherry, and stroked her hair, "It's late, let's get some sleep now, honey."

Cherry nodded. As she was falling asleep, she suddenly remembered something. She looked up at Jackson again and asked, "Joe wants to go to the amusement park tomorrow. Do you think you can make time to go?"

Jackson thought for a while and replied, "I already have plans for tomorrow."

"That's okay, I'll take him there. You should go to your appointment. Please don't be upset that I didn't consult you before I made plans, " Cherry said gently. Although she knew he wouldn't mind, she still wanted to explain for some reason.

"Of course not, I'm the one who should apologize. I'm sorry I don't have much time for you and Joe, " replied Jackson while he caressed her face, lovingly. She was his whole world.

"It's okay, I know that you are a very busy man. I just need Joe to know that only his mommy is available. It'll be fine, I'm sure he will understand." said Cherry.

"Honey, thank you, I'm so lucky you are around, " Jackson said suddenly. He looked at her fondly with love reflecting in his eyes. He knew how much she had done for the family. She was raising a great kid and respected his family. She was sincerely worried about his Grandpa and always took good care of him. He was moved by everything she did. He was so lucky and felt secure with her around. As long as she was by his side, he was relaxed.

"I feel the same way, that I'm lucky to have you in my life, " Cherry replied softly, as she snuggled up closer to him.

In the morning when Cherry and Jackson got downstairs, Grandpa was already sitting in the living room. they walked over to Andrew and greeted him.

"Cherry, why are you up so early? You should sleep in a little on the weekends, " Andrew thought Cherry should sleep in on the weekend since she didn't need to go to work.