A/N: This is a direct continuation of the previous chapter. Hope you enjoy.
Disclaimer: Not mine. Bioware's.
Doctor Chakwas is standing in front of him. He shoots to his feet.
"Is she alright?"
"The commander is going to be just fine. She's resting now but you can look in on her if you wish."
Thane nods to her in thanks, then walks quickly to med bay. She is lying on a bed, eyes closed, a large bandage covering her chest. He silently crosses the room and sits in the chair next to her bed, not wanting to wake her but also needing to be close to her, to reassure himself that she's okay.
He's been sitting there for a long while when she stirs. She groans softly; her eyes blink several times, scan the room, and come to rest on him.
"Thane?"
He leans forward. "Shepard. I am relieved that you are alright."
A slightly surprised look crosses her face. "You were worried about me?"
"I was." He covers her hand with his. "Very."
She smiles and lowers her gaze.
"Shepard?"
She returns her gaze to his and he's surprised to find her eyes glazed with unshed tears. Concern floods him.
"Are you in pain? Shall I fetch Doctor Chakwas?"
Still smiling at him, she shakes her head. "No, I'm okay. I'm just...touched that you care. I'm usually the one doing the worrying."
He squeezes her hand and smiles back. "I do care. Very much."