> "I was just going to go home and take a small break before returning and was > touching base with the doctor if you'd like to join in?" > > > Julia entered the bedroom and smiled in quiet greeting as Ingrid looked up. > There were faint circles under the woman's eyes and Julia moved to take her > place at Rachel's side, accepting the sponge she had been using to wipe > Rachel's brow. > > "Derek's in the livingroom, go visit." she instructed her gently, knowing > Derek would have a better chance at getting Ingrid to rest than she would. > > Ingrid smiled at the prospect of seeing her brother, albeit with a hint of > weariness but she hugged Julia and straightened "I'll be back." > > Julia returned the hug and then turned to tend to Rachel. There was color > in the woman's cheeks that hadn't been there before. A good sign. > > Ingrid entered the livingroom but remained silent as he spoke to the nurse, > listening herself. > Derek: "Yes, I'd like that very much," Derek agreed and turned his eyes towards the doctor. "What exactly have you done?" He smiled solemnly at his sister when she entered the room and extended his hand to her, drawing her over to them.
