#Chapter 166: A Proper Thank You

Two days later, Neil is officially able to return home. Steven travels with him and helps the doctors and the technicians set up the medical equipment in Neil’s bedroom. It is a bit unsettling, walking into his room and seeing the IV bags and the heart machines and other things I don’t even know the name of. But having Neil home makes up for that discomfort. He seems happy too, though tired. He immediately lays on his bed to rest after the long travel from the hospital. “There will be a steady stream of doctors and nurses coming and going from his room for a while,” Steven explains to Archer just inside the doorway. “We’ll have to make sure everyone gets clearance.” “I want background checks,” Archer says, softer, as if to keep it from Neil. “Father could plant anyone anywhere. We can’t be too careful.” Steven nods. “Maybe we can take turns sitting with Neil when they come. Just in case.” “I don’t want anyone to have free range of our home,” Archer grumbles. When they notice me s