Yep, pretty short huh? Well the next chappie will be longer.

Disclaimer: The characters protrayed in this story are property of Jerry Bruckheimer(SP), except for Jennifer the maid.

Nightmares

Chapter 2: The Patient

Will awoke to the chimes of the grandfather clock downstairs; it struck eight times. He groaned and lifted his head. Elizabeth hadn't woken yet, although she was not situated with her arm around his waist.

He didn't want to wake her, so he gently lifted her hand off him and slid out of her grasp. He was about to leave the room when he heard a voice call him; it was Elizabeth.

"How long have you been home for?" She asked in a croaky, strained voice. He immediately went to her side.

"A few hours, but that doesn't matter. Jennifer informed me that you are not well, tell me what's wrong angel." He kissed her on the forehead, which was considerably hot. Will removed the blankets to help her cool down.

She sighed and held onto his hand. "After you left for work this morning, I began to feel rather queasy. Jennifer brought a bucket just in time, otherwise she would have had quite a job cleaning the carpet." She giggled slightly, finding it amusing.

Will, however, was not laughing. He was concerned for her health.

He squeezed her hand, lacing his fingers with hers. "Do you know the cause? Food poisoning maybe?"

She shook her head. "No, I haven't eaten anything out of the ordinary." She said, to which Will sighed.

"Then what could it be darling?" Elizabeth shrugged and brought his hand up to her mouth. She kissed each finger lovingly. "Do not worry yourself over me, Will. It's probably nothing; just a one off thing."

Will nodded and kissed her cheek, but inside he couldn't help but worry. "Do you feel well enough for some supper?"

She shook her head. "I'm not hungry, I think I will go back to sleep. You eat, you must be hungry."

Will couldn't deny his stomach was empty; he was indeed starving.

"Alright, sleep love, I will come to bed soon." He pulled the covers up to her waist and kissed her forehead. She yawned and closed her eyes as he stroked her cheek before exiting the room.

Boo! Another chappie done!