His heart may have nearly stopped bleeding but hers ached for his pain. Still, she smiled and nodded. "It's okay. I was just worried."

She set the water bottles she was carrying on his bedside table, then turned to him. "If you need anything, give me a call." Then, despite the fact that she knew it was a bad idea, she leaned in and kissed him on the cheek. He probably wouldn't remember it in the morning anyway.

"Good night, Vax."