Naia's POV

"Sweetie, you haven't eaten or drank anything in the past four hours." Gabby said. "How about just a little bit of soup?"

My stomach wasn't in any mood for food but I forced myself to sit up and allow Gabby to feed me a few spoonfuls of chicken noodle soup before I laid back down. Gabby took my temperature again and then sighed.

"101.3." She said.

"Do you want me to run out and get some medicine?" Matt offered.

Gabby nodded, "That might be a good idea." Matt got up to get his coat on before leaving.

I wasn't in any shape to complain or protest so I stayed silent even though I hated taking medicine. It was just something about the way they tried to cover up the bitter taste with a weird artificial flavour. In the end, it just tasted like some sort of witch's potion.

"Matt and I have a shift tomorrow. I'm not sure what we're going to do with you." Gabby told me as she sat on the couch beside my curled up body. I was freezing right now but I knew soon I'd be burning.

"I'll be okay by myself." I managed to croak out and Gabby laughed.

She shook her head, "Absolutely not. We'll probably bring you to the firehouse and hope that we won't all be called out all at once."

I shrugged, "Whatever's easiest for you guys." Closing my eyes, I tried to sleep but my pounding head ache was kind of a distraction. At last, I managed to get past the head ache and get some sleep.

"Naia..."

I felt someone shaking me awake. My stomach rumbled and I leaned over the side of the couch before throwing up into the bucket. I opened my eyes to see Gabby who wiped my mouth with a wet cloth.

"Naia, I hate to wake you up but Matt and I have to get to shift." Gabby explained as she helped me to my feet. I wobbled and it felt like the room was slanted but I managed to get my coat with some help from Gabby. Once I got my coat on, my legs started give out so Matt picked me up in his arms and we walked out of the apartment.

Matt set me down in the back seat of the car and helped me with my seat belt before hopping into the driver's seat. Gabby sat in the passenger's seat and Matt started the engine before driving off.

When we got to the firehouse, Matt carried me in which raised a few concerned looks from everybody.

"Is she okay?" Sylvie asked coming over.

I managed to nod and give a weak smile. "I'm fine. Just a little sick."

"She threw up before we left." Gabby told Sylvie before turning to me. "Don't try to downplay everything."

Matt put me down on the couch and covered me with a blanket. "Do you need anything?" He asked and I shook my head in response. Although I had slept the whole night without any interruptions, I was still sleepy.

"How do you feel?" Shay asked coming to sit down next to me on the couch.

I shrugged, opening my eyes. "Fine, I guess. It's not too bad." That was a total lie. I was going to throw up any moment now but I didn't want to bother anybody. Thankfully, Gabby must have saw because she grabbed a bucket from somewhere I didn't see and placed it right by my head just in time.

"It sucks being sick." Shay said, rubbing my back. "Hey Otis! Grab a glass of water for Naia will you?"

Otis smiled sympathetically at me. "Sure thing."

Moment later, Otis handed Shay a glass of water and she tried to get me to drink some.

"Come on, just a little bit of water." Shay reasoned but I shook my head. Even the thought of water made my stomach turn.

Ambo 61, Truck 81, Squad 3, Engine 51, house fire at 234 Finley Road.

"I'll take care of her. Just focus on the job." Shay called out to Gabby as she hurried off.

"When was the last time you had anything go down that throat of yours?" Shay asked me.

I thought carefully. It was yesterday, that was for sure.

"Yesterday." I mumbled. I loved Shay but if she could leave me alone right now, I'd love her even more.

"What time yesterday?" Shay asked, still holding the glass of water.

I did the math in my head. "Maybe around 2:00. 3:00 in the afternoon. I don't really remember."

"You have to at least drink some water." Shay persisted and finally, I allowed her to help me take a few sips from the glass, though mainly just because I wanted her to let me be.

I laid back down and closed my eyes. Shay was still sitting next to me on the couch and soon I fell back asleep.