“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?”

a small

“Much better.

doctor just checked on me and said I can

help

Colin sprang up.

get it right

packed her things and was perched on the

looked at him

take me

an urgent situation in the taxi

thought of being alone and vulnerable again filled her with

a brief pause,

left the

wait at the entrance while he

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Colin drove her home, following the address she

was quiet,

to her apartment building, but Colin was

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