Chapter 24 Markus " Okay , so first we are going to pick out a vase for the flowers , " Vickie said as she moved about the work room . She pulled vases and pots for flowers . " What are we thinking little flower ? " Rose studied the different containers . She then pointed to a short pot looking vase that was a turquoise blue and tan on the top . " Good choice , " she sat as she put the rest of the vases away . " We will use this to keep the flowers watered . If your mom is in the hospital , she will want flowers that last and look pretty . " Vickie pulled out a green block of foam . " What that ? " Rose asked as she studied the the green block with fascination . " This is floral foam . We soak it in water and put it in the vase or basket . It keeps flowers watered and in place , " Vickie explained as she cut the foam down to size . " You want to touch the foam ? " She then set the foam in a bucket of water . I forgot how good Vickie was with kids . When the pack would be attacked , she would be on guard duty near where we kept the pups . Rose nodded her head and took a small piece of foam that was handed to her . Her face lit up in excitement as she squeezed the foam and it crumbled in her hand . " Now , for the flowers that we want , " Vickie stated as she started pulling different flowers from her extra storage bins . She started to pull different flowers and greenery that she wanted . " Let's see flowers for love and happiness . We need some for new beginnings . Some for peace and understanding . Oh , this one for care . " Vickie talked to herself as she pulled different flowers and colors . I had no idea what she was talking about . Who knew that each flower meant something ? Evidently Vickie knew what the flowers meant and their colors . The only flower I was able to identify was roses . There were blue ones and white ones . I wondered why not red roses . That would make more sense for love . The more I studied her selection , I realized that red would not have looked right with her bouquet of white , purple , and blue selections . " Before you leave , I will write out a list of what each one means . This way you can tell your special mate what they mean , " Vickie laughed as she started to cut the stems off . " Okay little flower , I'm going to have you stick these flowers in the foam . " She pulled the soaked foam from the bucket and put it in the vase . Rose looked excited at being able to help . I set her on the work table . Rose smiled as she gently took each flower and stuck it into the foam . Her smile grew as she handed me a few flowers . I realized that she wanted my help in making a present for her mom . Once all the flowers were in the arrangement , Vickie stepped back and looked over the bouquet . " Perfect , let's get this boxed up for you to take back to the hospital for your mom , " she said . Vickie went to a different room for a few minutes . She arrived back with a box , wrapping paper , and ribbon . She then worked on wrapping it . Vickie set the flower vase , filled with flowers , into the box . She finished wrapping the top and sealed it with tape . Vickie worked on putting on a ribbon bow on the top . " Well , little flower , 1/3 whatcha think ? " " Very pretty , " she whispered in awe . " Best compliment I could get , " she smiled at the pup . " Now , the list of flowers and their meaning . " I was about to say something when Cal mind linked me . ' Get back here with Rose when you can , ' Calyx practically ordered me . ' What happened ? ' I asked , panic lacing my tone . Multiple , worse case scenarios flew through my head . Aziz wasn't much better . ' Our psychiatrist is best friends with Marie , ' he told me . ' What ? How did we not know this ? ' I demanded . ' It's not like we suspected that Ama was here in the pack . Her parents carried on their lives like she had left . Tomorrow we will get a list of their friends and start finding out who knows what . But for today , we comfort our mate and show her that we care . ' He was growling in anger . ' I can do that . Rose and I made something for Ama . I think we can show her how much we care . We're on our way back . We should be there in about 10 minutes , ' I said before cutting the mind link . " Everything okay ? " Vickie asked as she handed me the list . " Yea , we just need to get the present back to her mom , " I said with a forced smile . " Then go on . I'll send the bill to the pack house and you can pay us later , " Vickie said as she shooed us out of the back room . Shoving the list in my pocket , I picked up Rose and the box . I spent a few seconds perfecting a balancing act before I was ready to leave . " Thanks Vickie , see you later Jimmy , " I said as we left . I sped walked as fast as I could with the present and Rose in my arms . When we reached the hospital , I set Rose down . 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