Chapter 43 Reconciliation Between Us

• I didn't know when I fell asleep, I just knew that the only warmth my body received was on my hand and it was what pulled me awake.
• In the darkness I could make out a figure hunched over me. I was startled awake, needing a few seconds to place where I was and with whom.
• "Brian?" I whispered, clutching his hand which was in mine, half sure I was dreaming. His other hand was on my forehead, smoothing my frown.