Val laid next to Zeke reading out loud from the book he had been reading on the couch 2 days ago, before everything went crazy. Before she let her insecurities about herself ruin the best thing that had happened in years. She finished the chapter, put the bookmark in and then set it on the bedside table. She scooted in and laid on his chest listening to his heart beat. It was the only thing bringing her comfort right now. If she could hear his heart beating, then she knew at least for now, things would be ok. She rested on her elbow and tucked a loose hair behind his ear, then pressed her lips to his cheek. "Come back to me my love."
There was a soft knock on the door, then it opened, Doc walked in. "How is our patient today?"
Val sighed "The same."
Doc nodded, walked over and
