>>18695186>"Heh, thanks Ash. I know it's a lot to ask. I ask a lot sometimes, I guess. But I'm grateful. And I'm gonna keep working hard to get strong."Carmody shifts in place in the bed. Shockingly, sitting up is no more feasible than it was thirty seconds ago.
>"Soon as I can get outta here, at least.">"But thanks for coming and checking on me. That means a lot to me too."