The ceiling was dazzlingly white as she opened her eyes once more. She glanced to her side instinctively. 

Sitting there, Leon was going through some papers. "I had the family doctor check on you," he stated casually, as though he knew she was awake. "You're really exhausted," he said. 

There was a family physician for the Web. In reality, though, he primarily catered to Leon. Every time Leon called, he sprang. 

Checking the time, Remi sat up. It had been less than thirty minutes. "Why did you come back?"

"Ian called me and said you fainted." 

The remembrance made Remi’s face contort. After giving it some thought, she made the...