Somehow, that small amount of Jell-O managed to fill me up. I put down the spoon and asked Harper, “Shouldn’t you be getting to work?”

“I’ve taken two days off to take care of you. You can’t just be in the hospital alone.”

Harper lay down on the empty hospital bed next to me. “Plus, I can take this opportunity to get some rest.”

I smiled gently, knowing better than to argue. “Thank you, Harper,” I said softly.

Harper waved her hand and yawned. “I’m going to take a nap. Yell if you need anything.”

I nodded. “The nurses are here if I need anything. Don’t worry, and go to...