Chris was startled when April opened her eyes to look at him.  She had recovered!  He walked closer to catch what she was saying.  "I came as soon as I heard the news, April."  He smiled at her, "I was so worried that you wouldn't wake up."  Chris gestured with his hand before he realized that he had left his cup of coffee back in the cafeteria.  He patted her hand affectionately.  "Now, I'll stay here by your side, April."  She didn't need to know about his dalliance with the lovely Tina.<br/><br/>~~~<br/><br/>"Yes, boss.  I'll make it in later today."  Simon nodded as he continued to talk on the phone.  He knew that his boss was angry with him but there really wasn't a reasonable excuse that wouldn't get him into more hot water.  For now he would have to ride his wrath and do what he could to cover for his days.  "Yes, I'll see you later."  He hung up the phone and sighed.  Several days ago, the world was slightly less complicated.  Simon headed back to April's room trying to seem not too down.  He would spend however much time he had with her until later.  Perhaps he should have taken up on the offer to run away from here.