“You need rest.

The doctor said to take it easy.

Don’t worry about any of this.

” He helped her lie down.

Flossie stayed in the hospital overnight with Colin by her side.

The next morning, Flossie woke from a restful sleep, the previous day’s unease fading slightly.

As she went to get up, she turned and saw Colin asleep on the edge of the bed.

He slept deeply, but the uncomfortable position etched worry lines on his face.

There was a shallow stubble clinging to his jaw.

Flossie decided to let him sleep.

Moments later, perhaps sensing her gaze, Colin stirred and slowly opened his eyes.

He looked up to see Flossie leaning against the bed.

“Awake already? How are you feeling?”

gave a

“Much better.

checked on me and said I can be

help with the

Colin sprang up.

get

the time he returned, Flossie had packed her things and was perched on the

at

take

was suddenly in an urgent situation

thought of being alone and vulnerable again

brief

left the hospital

the entrance while he

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car, Colin drove her home,

ride was quiet, neither venturing a

to her apartment building, but Colin was still

got out of the car with

walk

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