Finally being able to get something out of a straight Alexander spoke. 'How...umm... how are you feeling?...Better?' He asked cautiously." She gave a slight nod before pausing, her lips pursed. After a while, she said, "You're still in your PJs," as though noticing it for the first time. That prompted Alexander to also look at his outfit, and he let out a nervous chuckle. "You just went down...it was scary, and I didn't have time to change." With her usual air of indifference, she added, "Thank you for bringing me here," in a dry tone. "There's no need for that. I'll do the same for anyone I find in such a condition," said Alexander with an encouraging smile. He sat down on the edge of her hospital bed and looked down at his hands. After a long pause, he finally sighed. "Did

