Gray to Blue

Rated G

Spoilers for Nocturne

Pete/Chloe

Summary-Chloe responds to Pete's SOS

"Pete? You awake?" Chloe asked softly as she opened the door to his room.

"Yeah. I found the Spanish channel and there's this hilarious comedian on."

"I find it funny you can speak and write Spanish fluently, but you're always in dire need of my help in English." Chloe replied, carrying a large box.

"Be nice to the injured!" Pete grinned, but received no grin in return. "Something's up." Pete stated, causing Chloe to avoid his gaze.

"God, I've got to work on being so transparent!"

"And your eyes turn gray when you're angry." Pete said, another grin crossing his face and growing even larger when Chloe grinned back.

"Whatever. Everything's fine."

"C'mon! I need news from the outside world! Do you have any idea how horrible it is in here? I'm going to shrivel up and die!"

"That's why I brought your PlayStation." Chloe answered, patting the box/. "Have they started force feeding you the Jell-O yet?"

"When corn stalks grow ears, alright? But you can have some, if you want." Pete replied, remembering Chloe's hatred of Jell-o since her last hospital lockdown.

"Shove it, or I leave, and take the PlayStation with me." Chloe threatened.

"You know, laughter is supposed to be the best remedy." Pete said as the pre-recorded audience laughed on the TV.

"Yeah, got anymore pearls or wisdom to share? You sound like Clark's dad, Pete." Chloe laughed.

"That's cold. But, see, you're eyes are back to blue. Laughter cures all things."

"And having great friends who care, even when they are in great pain themselves." Chloe said, smiling at her lamed friend. "Now, where do you want this thing? It's heavy!"