Quiet Convalescence

[Jeremy Hunter]

Alexis looked up. Her weary face broke into a happy smile. Nodding, she gently shook the girl on her lap, who groggily sat up. She looked between the two, then slid off. Eyeing Lizzy, she slipped around the woman and closed the door behind her, leaving the two alone. Alexis looked better, her skin not as pale, hair a bit shinier, eyes as blue as ever. She patted a free spot on the bed, looking at Lizzy.
"Glad you could find time to visit your hospitalized girlfriend." She joked weakly. "Unless this is a conjugal visit, then I have to plead out." Laughing a bit, she held her arms out. "Can I get a hug before we get into most likely very serious talk?"