10 The ReunionKellor’s eyes opened expectantly, but for a while he could see nothing. Distorted shapes swam around him and there was an annoying beeping sound, which caused him to try even harder to focus. He tried to sit up in the bed but any strength in his shoulders had long since departed. ‘Must’ve been one hell of a night!’ he thought to himself, wincing and shivering.
He coughed and pain sliced through his body. His back felt like it was on fire and he cursed his discomfort. He heard the door open, the shuffle of feet and then fluid, blurred outlines began to move over him. Hearing the blinds being lifted, Kellor squinted as the light held behind them flooded through into and over the room. He began to cough uncontrollably and felt himself being lifted gently by someone who cradled
