[Once Ellie's been assured that Joel will be okay, she lets herself breathe again. He wasn't going to die on her. Of course, that didn't mean Ellie was leaving his side anytime soon--she's found a decent chair to plant next to his bed, big enough for her to pull her legs up onto if she wants to get comfortable later.]
Hey. How are we doin'?
[It's been a long day (a goddamn long winter too), but right now Ellie seems content, leaning forward enough to rest her elbows on the edge of the bed.]
later
Hey. How are we doin'?
[It's been a long day (a goddamn long winter too), but right now Ellie seems content, leaning forward enough to rest her elbows on the edge of the bed.]