Maeve
“He needs to sleep now,” I say quietly, wiping my hands with a towel. The doctor who came with a great delay was much older than I thought and he wasn’t much of a help. Ben did more than the guy did, in fact. On top of that, the old man had to leave as soon as we finished. Alex and Marta brought the herbs and I made the ointment while Ben and the doctor helped with the boy.
I glance at the child who is sleeping soundly. He is not in pain and he will get better if treated properly. I placed my palm on his forehead and confirmed with relief he had no fever.
Ben is looking at me, the wet towel forgotten in his hands.
“You saved his life, " he says, “We owe you now. “
“No, you don’t owe me anything... It was my duty. “
“It's not. “ he says, a matter of factly, “You barely know
