Sam continued to check the equipment and take notes. "We'll need to do a finger prick soon to see how your blood is responding to the treatment," he explained. "But for now, just rest and try to stay as comfortable as possible."
"Can I get you anything? A book? Lily?" Luca asked. I knew he was trying to give me as much time as he could with her, but I was avoiding letting her see me like this. I didn't want her to worry, but I mostly didn't want to feel her fear.
"No, I'm not ready for her to see me like this. It's a little intimidating; all these wires and machines." Luca nodded. "I'm really cold. Can I have that heating blanket from last week?"
"Oh, no." Sam interrupted. "Sorry, Scis, I'm really not sure how temperature will affect your treatment. You can have an extra blanket, but le
