The younger man smiled sadly. "I'm sorry, Alvaro. It's already midmorning. There is nothing you can do about it, so let's try to sleep some more until the storm stops." He suggested gently, moving away from the bed.

"There isn't much else to do but that. I'll just wait here." Alvaro muttered dejectedly.

His friend nodded in agreement and placed a hand over his shoulder. "Get some sleep, Alvaro. I'll wake you up when it's time to eat. I think that you're probably hungry." He commented kindly.

Alvaro sighed and rested his head against the pillow. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, hoping that it would calm...