It was night time, Zack was sleeping in the hospital cot while Meadow couldn't sleep that night because since lunch she could see that Zack was distracted. She didn't know if she had the right to ask him. Finally she couldn't resist the temptation so, she finally asked him " did something happen recently, if you have some work you can do that, you don't have to babysit me".
Zack frowned and asked " so, you think I am babysitting you". Meadow was hesitant but finally replied " since I regained consciousness you were with me, you can say I depend on you for my sanity but I know you have many responsibilities outside of this hospital and I can't let you avoid them. So, you can go if you want to". After saying that she turned around pretending to sleep, while tears dripped down her cheeks.
Zack wanted to explain her but finally he stood up and left the room. Meadow was disappointed but she sniffled and closed her eyes. After a while when sleep was about to claim her she found Zack returning to her room with something in his hands. She was too curious to pretend to sleep again. She was wide awake now. Zack smiled placed the package on the bedside table.
" when we talk about serious matter I think warm stomach is best way for that. So, chicken soup for you and Scotch for me". Meadow looked at costly bottle of Scotch and pouted " I can have a glass too, right". Zack laughed " no, doctor Gupta is strict no coffee or other strong stuff for you. Do you have any idea how far I went to bring this soup with me. So, you won't feel left out".
Meadow could only nod her head but her face was pitiful,she was tired drinking chicken soup. She wanted something spicy like hot pot with a can of beer. Seeing her face he chuckled " I know you are bored with this soup, if you will finish this I have something else for you". He pulled out a box of instant noodles with spicy flavor. Her mouth watered she wanted to jump for it but seeing his stern military face she could only drink the soup first.
Zack patted her head " good girl ". Meadow blushed she felt so light and excited with his touch. After drinking the soup she went for instant noodle but that box was placed out of her reach. She huffed in anger. So, Zack asked " you heard the name Diablo group when you were twelve, I am pretty sure you would have tried to find out about him. Because I know a child's curiosity is an interesting thing and I want to know what was the outcome of your curiosity".