Felicity was lost in a sea of confusion as she listened to him. But from the urgency in his voice, she could tell the situation was serious. After thinking it over, she finally asked, "You and Ms. Sanchez, you caught the same bug?"

Miles let out a resigned chuckle and ruffled Felicity's hair. "You're running a fever. Just go back to bed and rest."

"Anything you feel like eating? I can pick it up for you on my way back."

"No," she shook her head, "I've lost my appetite. It's not just me being polite."

"Alright, I understand."

Miles drove off, picking up some candied fruits and all of Felicity's favorite snacks from before.

He also filled her fridge with fruits and vegetables. It was too empty; a clear sign she hadn't been eating well and was just getting by.

When he got back, the room was silent.

Miles quietly pushed open the door to find her asleep. She was still sick, her breathing heavy and her brows furrowed.

to check her

in her sleep, nestled her hand into his palm. It

...

Everett was uncomfortable in

had he ever had to stay

rather be

told him, knowing her husband's quirks all

showering here," he complained, glancing at the bathroom

guest room was definitely smaller, and so was the bathroom, lacking

approached Everett, clearing her throat, "Well, if you're that

"And leave you here?"

herbalist comes through,

that, what more could Everett

"Looks like Langston owes me one. You, as his mother, will

You won't have anywhere to escape to at night. You'll have

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