After lunch that day, Téa was sitting with Seto in the garden. She sat in a chair across from him helping him with his leg exercises. Neither knew what to say to each other after their night together. Finally, Seto asked the last question that was on his mind, "So… does it look like I might be regaining mobility of my legs soon?"
Téa looked up at him and answered honestly, "I don't know. It is possible that you are fully going to gain mobility in your legs. But, it is also possible that the slight movement you made last night was adrenaline or simply a twitch."
Seto frowned and asked, "Is there anything else I can do to speed this along?"
Téa shook her head and replied, "Not much, we can try aquatic therapy, virtual reality or, arranging a psychologist to talk with you, incase you have a mental block preventing you from walking."
"A mental block, what the hell is that? I don't want to talk to a psychologist. We have a pool, so let's try the virtual reality and water thing," Seto said.
Téa then explained, "What I meant by a mental block is, sometimes people are afraid to do activities that they used to do, because of fear of injury, failure, or simply change."
Kaiba looked at Téa and realized that there was something he was afraid of, he was afraid of losing her. Once he got his legs back, her services would no longer be needed. He shook his head and told himself this is nonsense. "When can you get the other two options set up?" he asked.
"Well, you already have some virtual reality technology here, so we could work on that as soon as tonight. The pool thing will probably be a couple of days, so we can get equipment set up in the pool." She answered.
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Téa walked into the room with the virtual reality equipment and checked on Tristan who was setting up the suspension equipment. The equipment was completely set up and he was testing whether it could hold his weight. "Great job, Tristan." She said as she admired his work.
Tristan scratched his head and replied, "Thanks… Téa, why are you going through all this trouble anyway? I mean, I know you are his doctor and everything, but aren't you going to the extremes?"
"Not at all, I am just trying all my options, that's all." Téa replied.
Tristan nodded and said, "Okay, I just don't want to see you get hurt, if he never recovers. It is obvious that the two of you are developing some kind of relationship. And I just want to make sure you realize that he might not ever go back to being normal. "
Téa nodded and answered, "Tristan, I won't lie to you. I feel a deep connection to Seto and I realize that he may never walk again. But, I still want to be there for him, no matter what happens."
"Even if he never regains use of his legs? What about Yugi? Don't you think he will be hurt by this?" Tristan asked.
His question felt like a smack across the face, "There is more to a man than his legs, Tristan. Now mind your own damn business," Téa said angrily. She knew that he didn't know about the baby, which is the only reason she didn't chew his head off.
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When Téa walked in, Seto sensed there was something wrong. "The virtual reality software is ready, let's get you set up."
Kaiba grabbed her by the wrist and said, "Let's start tomorrow. Would you come with me to the new park? I would like to see how the construction is going."
Téa nodded and grabbed her purse. She followed him out the door and down the block. While she walked she finally mustered up the courage to ask, "Seto, are we dating now?"
Kaiba spun around in his chair to face her and replied, "I don't know. I want to say yes, but that depends on how you feel about it. Do you think you can handle being with a person like me?"
Téa smiled and said, "Nothing would make me happier than be with you Seto." She leaned forward to give him a quick peck on the cheek and said, "Let's go, we are almost there."
They arrived to the construction site and found workers setting up a seesaw. Sat on a nearby bench that had already been installed and looked around. Seto rolled next to her and noticed the swing sets and slides already put together. It would be a matter of days before the park would be open to the public. Téa leaned her head on his shoulder and said, "I feel so safe when I'm with you."
Kaiba looked at her puzzled, and she continued, "The sale of the house went through, and I can move in any day now…"
Kaiba looked down and finally voiced his thoughts, "I wish you wouldn't." Téa looked up at him confused and he continued, "I'm concerned about you. Ever since you lost the baby, you're constantly depressed and I think solitude is only going to worsen that feeling… Besides, the mansion is a lot livelier since you moved in."
"So, you don't want me to leave?" Téa asked shocked. She thought she was a pain to have around. Kaiba shook his head no, and she continued, "Then I will stay with you, but I still want to set my own home up. Would you like to pass by it when we on the way back home? It's right down the road here."
Kaiba nodded, and they sat there for about twenty more minutes, just watching the construction workers do their job. When they finally left, they went down the road, passing a number of magnificent houses, many of them were raised homes, with large porches. Téa stopped at a light blue one story home with white window panels. She walked to the front door and opened it for him to roll in. There it was a open design, with the living room right across from the kitchen, to the left there were a few doors which Kaiba assumed were bedrooms, and to the right a large fireplace, and two more doors which lead to a bathroom and what he suspected to be a closet. Kaiba smiled, and complimented, "It's beautiful. Have you arranged for your furniture to be moved yet?"
Téa shook her head and explained, "Nah, most of the furniture we had was from Yugi's grandpa. So, I ordered a few pieces. They should be coming in a few days. I am actually excited to be able to do my home the way I want it."
Téa pointed towards the kitchen and said, "I'm going to put a the table over here." She then pointed over to the living room and said, there is going to be a sofa right there with a side table and maybe a lamp. I am going to put the tv in the entertainment center across from it. That should leave plenty of room for you to move around when you visit." She then walked to the bedroom.
Kaiba's eyes became wide as he heard her plans, 'She is planning her home, but she is still thinking about me,' he thought to himself.
"Seto, are you coming?" Téa yelled from the back.
Kaiba rolled to the next room and found Téa sitting on a brand new mattress and box spring sitting on the floor. "I haven't found a bedroom set I like yet she explained. But, when I do I am going to put the dresser against that wall over there and a chest of drawers right there." She then blushed and thought, 'And maybe if we work out, we'll make a few memories in here as well.'
"Why don't you pick out a bedroom set, and I will pay for it. Consider it a housewarming present." Seto suggested.
Téa shook her head and replied, "No thanks Seto. I would like to get that on my own… But, if you want to get a lift installed so you can join me in this bed. I wouldn't mind that."
Seto nodded with a smirk. He liked her way of thinking.
With that, they headed back to the mansion, both of them thinking about the future.
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