Leo arrived the next morning to find Harry half sitting in the orange chair and half laying on the bed. He was sound asleep. The ward had been awake for hours, clattering and chattering, with phones and alarms and ward rounds, but Harry slept on oblivious.
Nikki on the other hand was awake. She looked dazed and confused, but she was definitely conscious and their was a hint of sparkle in her face. It was obviously uncomfortable for her to move much but he could tell she recognised him instantly.
"Leo," she said warmly.
"Lovely to have you back," Leo replied.
"You had us worried there." he continued.
"Sorry," she said tearfully. She then half waved a finger in the direction of the jumble sale laying across her bed.
"Harry?" she asked.
"Harry," confirmed Leo.
"I don't think he's slept much, since you've been here. I left him to look after you and he's been blaming himself..."
"Typical!" interrupted Nikki.
"How are you?" Leo asked carefully.
"Are you asking me if I know how much money I owe the two of you!" she grinned.
"Pretty much," Leo replied.
"I remember... the party, it was New Years Eve. What day is it today?"
"Jan 2nd." Leo said.
"The 2nd!" Nikki exclaimed. "I remember hitting my head and and you...you rescued me from the ambulance man and and you …...you sent me home with Harry." she seemed very pleased with this speech, but it had obviously tired her out.
"That's enough Nikki, rest a bit. I need to go and tell your doctor you're awake."
"What about him?" she gestured towards Harry again.
"Oh, is he bothering you?" Leo asked
"No," Nikki replied.
"Then leave him alone, he needs his beauty sleep!" Leo laughed.