Carl kept a firm hold on the glass, knowing she would likely pull on it to try and drink faster. She was still so weak as she pulled on it, he felt his heart break. He knew he'd done this to her. With careful patience, he kept the glass tipped just enough to let her take a small swallow at a time until the glass was empty, then set it aside.<br/><br/>It would take a minute for the pills to kick in, so he stood and shook out the the blanket, then spread it over her, tucking it in around her body and legs. After looking her over to make sure she was comfortable, he nodded and moved off into the corner. He kept a stack of wood there for the woodburning stove he used to heat the house. It took only a few minutes for him to build a fire that crackled and popped merrily. He knew that within minutes, she would be completely warm, and pain free. the knowledge helped relieve some of the guilt he felt.<br/><br/>When he finished with the fire, he went into the kitchen to start preparing a light soup for her to eat, hoping it wouldn't upset her stomach.