28. Nova
Awareness brings its usual anxiety. What will today bring? I immediately expect pain, but find none. I gradually become aware of the fact that I'm in a warm bed... Jake's bed... and I'm alone. The realization that Jake isn't there immediately brings tears to my eyes. I start to cry, then Cygnus is there. "Hey, Nova. Good morning. Are you okay? Are you hurting? Do you need anything?" he asks. "Where's Jake?" I ask. Cygnus's jaw clenches and i can see that he's angry. He isn't usually an angry person... what happened? "He... had to leave to do something. He should be back soon though." I look at him carefully. "Did he leave the ship?" I ask "Uh... Yeah. He said he'll be back soon. For now, you're stuck with me and Franklyn." Cyg tries to lighten the mood. It doesn't work, but I try to hi
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