After another heinous coughing fit, Sloane took a deep breath and arranged herself against the pillows so she was sitting up again. She could feel it all settling in her chest and it sucked. It felt like she couldn't breathe properly. It made her both nervous and a little frightened; she'd never been this sick before, even after her dip in the lake and making friends with the squid.

"Did I miss anything good today?" She whispered, rubbing her chest with the heel of her hand, hoping to ease some of the discomfort. She closed her eyes at the quick brush of his fingers along her cheek, relishing in any small form of affection they could get away with. Right now she could really go for a snuggle.