Chapter 56
"Vince…Vince…" I turn my head towards Naboo's voice and try to speak. Instead, all that I can manage is a groan. "Vince, can you hear me?"
"Yeah…" I hear a sigh of relief.
"How do you feel?"
"M'fine…" I mumble.
"That's lovely, but how are you really?"
"My head hurts."
"That's to be expected."
"What happened?" I turn my head, my eyes still closed. I try to sit up, but I'm pushed back down by hands that are gentle but firm.
"You fell."
"I gathered. Where am I?"
"You're in bed."
"My own?"
"Yes."
"How did I fall?"
"You started shaking again and came crashing down in the middle of the coffee shop. I think you hit your head on the way down."
"How did I end up here?"
"I carried you." Howard speaks. I hadn't realised he was in the room.
"The whole way?"
"It wasn't far."
"Thank you." A thought occurs to me. "How long was I asleep?"
"A few hours."
"Naboo wouldn't leave the side of your bed."
"Neither would you." Naboo retorts. I smile.
"Why can't I get up?"
"You need rest."
"But Naboo, I'm not tired!"
"Whether you're tired or not, you need rest."
"But Naboo…"
"No buts, Vince. You have to sleep for at least another hour."
"Yes Naboo."