*Krystal’s POV*

During the past two and a half weeks I had really settled into the rhythm of hospital life. I was actually going to miss the choosing of meals and the comings and goings of nurses and doctors. At points during the last week of my hospitalization, I had to dress in my own clothes that Ashley brought from his house- I mean... from home. I gotta get used to calling it that; home.

Anyway, I am so tired. Yesterday must’ve worn me out. CC, Dr Brennan and Ashley took me to a little cafe a short car ride away from the hospital. Apparently it would do me good as I was getting too used to the hospital and it could cause problems when we go back to Ashle- home.

Dr Brennan; well, Ethan as we now know him, gave me his mobile number; he wants me to keep in touch. Ashley questioned it once we were back at the hospital but I didn’t know what to tell him. I just told him to stop being paranoid. It was weird though... It’s not normal for a doctor to give you his number and want to keep communication after you have been discharged. Oh well! I have a great life to look forward to now! Time to go home! Yes, I called it home! I’m learning.

*Ashley’s POV*

“But Krystal, why did he have to give you his cell number? You’re not actually going to message him are you?”

“Oh Ash, calm down! He’s like a friend to all of us anyway, he’s just being nice.”

“It’s creepy. And I don’t like it.”

“Why don’t you go back to the house? Get things ready for tomorrow.”

“The guys have got it under control. I am staying right here.” It was like she wanted me to leave. I didn’t want to leave her side, not again. I closed my eyes and listened to the music that Krystal had put on quietly. It was Coheed and Cambria. I think she thought I was asleep as she called for Dr Brennan.

“Hey, what’s wrong, is everything okay?” Dr Brennan was checking her vitals frantically.

“Shh, Ash is asleep. Hey I’m fine, stop with the IV’s and stuff, I just wanted to talk to you.”

“Oh, okay.” I heard him walk closer to me, I really slowly opened my eye just a little. He was sitting on her bedside.

“Look, you’ve been acting kind of strange lately Dr Brennan.”

“Call me Ethan. Remember?”

“Oh, yeah – right. Ok, Ethan... What’s the deal?” I wasn’t expecting her to ask him like this.

“Argh. Am I being that obvious? I’m sorry. I can’t help it Krystal. You just... You remind me of a girl I used to know.” I opened my eyes completely to a worried looking Krystal; he was holding her hand! What the fuck!