"Alright Cameron, the morphine is just going to take a few minutes to wear off, then we can start you on the milocondrec." Cuddy had just stopped the morphine IV drip; it was obvious that she felt bad about it.

"Okay, lets go," Cameron said letting out a breath that she had been holding for at least a minute, it was ridiculous because she was a doctor, but pain really did scare her. A couple of minutes later Chase started to see the effects of the pain on her face. He stroked the side of her face, and held a cool washcloth on her forehead. All he could think about was making her feel better; he couldn't even remember the last time he had eaten.

"You still doin' okay?" She nodded yes again. He didn't understand why she kept doing that, she was obviously hurting, and he could help. "You sure?" This time she shook her head, it was like she could read his mind. She knew he wasn't going to leave her alone until she admitted it. "I'll page Cuddy, she can start you on the milocondrec now."

"Okay" She said, so quietly you'd think that she didn't want anyone else to hear. Within five minutes Cuddy was there.

"Finally" Chase said sounding a little annoyed

"I was in a board meeting" Cuddy replied, then she gave him a look that indicated he had no right to be mad at her. He knew that, he also knew that he wasn't really, but he needed some one to take out his frustration on. Although he didn't like to admit it, he was pretty easy to get to, especially when some one he cared so much about was in pain. Cameron noticed the dazed look on Chase's face.

"Chase, you okay?" He laughed quietly to himself. That question seemed pretty ridiculous coming from Cameron's mouth in her current state.

"Yeah I'm fine, just a little tired." He said smiling at her. "Are you going to start the I.V. drip or not Cuddy."

" Right" she said. She had been watching the Cameron and Chase interact. She knew there was something going on there, but she couldn't peg just what it was. "Here you go." She smiled at Cameron as she started the milocondrec. "You should be feeling better soon" She said as she started to exit the room. "Page me again if you need anything"

"Thanks" Cameron said, then she looked over at Chase who was still sitting next to her. "You can take a break if you want"

"No, I'd rather stay here with you, besides, what if something happens?"

"I'm in a hospital, I think it would turn out okay." She replied to him sarcastically. She felt he was being just a little bit paranoid.

"I'd rather not take any chances." He said, looking at her forcefully and letting her know that it was no use to argue.

"Fine," she said closing her eyes again, "Well I'm going to take a nap."

"I'll be here when you wake up." Chase said as a way of affirming his commitment.

A few seconds later, Cuddy's pager started going off.

"Oh God" she whispered as she got up and ran out of the board meeting yet again.