"Well, you can certainly go back this semester if you like, but no one will fault you if you don't. I'm sure the university will understand, and it's still early enough to withdraw and get the money back. I'll need to know soon, though."
Mike scratched his head, the movement causing his ribs to ache. "I can't very well just sit here and do nothing," he said. "I'll go back as soon as possible." He turned after a few seconds and looked at Emma. "You were the only one that got a punch in a few nights ago?"
Emma grinned and nodded at him. "It felt really, really good," she said.
Mike laughed and tried to scoot his chair back from the table, causing him to wince. All four sisters immediately began to fuss over him again and a few minutes later he was sitting comfortably on his bed, the four
