Jeremy stayed with Amira as she waited for updates regarding Xavier’s health condition. He brought her food, tried to make small talk in order to get her mind off things - off the worst possible scenarios mainly - and kind of succeeded in distracting her.
She had just dozed off when a nurse appeared and called, “Mrs. Ruiz,” Amira sprung to her feet in an almost feline way despite having been ready to sleep. “Your husband has been moved to the post surgery unit, and wishes to see you.”
“Oh,” Amira couldn’t help the bright smile that stretched her lips. “And can I see him?”
“Yes, now that he’s no longer in the ICU, you can,” she told her with a small smile of her own. “Visiting hours apply, but since you couldn’t see him for the past 24 hours, we’re making an exception now.”
“Thank yo
