He staggers and limps with her guidance.  He wouldn’t be able to move at all if it wasn’t for her support.  He’s concentrating so hard on just walking that he doesn't even notice the cottage until they are at the door.  He falls on the bed with a grunt and takes a deep breath.  When she says to close his eyes he does so.  After her diligent work he starts to feel better.  He’s still very light headed and weak, but he’s been pulled back from the brink of death.  He hears her fall to the floor and he manages to open his eyes to see what has happened.  When he sees her on the floor he puts out his hand to her, touching her shoulder and saying, “Are you alright?