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As she cleaned and changed Samantha, Liz couldn't help but wonder what on earth had possessed her friend to go clubbing the night before and then come to visit Lucian at the hospital in such a state.
Samantha, now dressed in clean clothes, looked more peaceful as she lay on the bed. Liz couldn't stay mad at her for long.
Despite her wild side, Samantha was a dear friend, and Liz couldn't bear the thought of something bad happening to her.
She sighed and tucked her friend in, resolving to talk to Samantha about her behavior when she woke up.
As the exhaustion of a day filled with worries about Lucian and the unexpected task of dealing with Samantha's wild antics caught up with her, Liz drifted into a deep slumber.
Her intention to return to Lucian's side as soon as possible slipped from her mind, and she surrendered to the comforting embrace of sleep.
