I’m lying in bed next to Everly watching TV on mute. I slept a little but I kept startling awake, afraid she was going to need something. “Hey,” she says, voice gruff. I glance over at her in the dark. The lights from the TV give just enough glow for me to see she’s smiling. “How are you feeling?” “A little better, I think. My head is still killing me.” “You can have more medicine in an hour.” She nods, then brings both hands up under her chin and continues to stare at me. “Your bed is nice.” “I know.” I turn over on my side, mimicking her body language. I reach out and press the back of my
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