Shikera turned abruptly, the book in her hand falling to the floor.
"Daddy!" she screamed as she rushed over to his bedside.
Noah's eyes snapped open at the sudden loud scream, not like he had been deeply asleep previously, but he had been disconnected from the world at least. He got out of bed and went to join Shikera by their father's bedside, while Ethan went out of the room to get the doctor.
"How are you feeling, Daddy?" Shikera asked.
"As I should," Liam replied. He made to sit up on the bed but fell back as soon as he tried, causing him to turn to Noah. "Help me up."
"The doctor will be here soon. How am I to know if you are allowed to sit up or not? I can't endure another week sleeping in the hospital bed so just stay put," was Noah's reply.
Liam shook his head as if he pitied himself for having such a son. He immediately ignored Noah and turned to Shikera, a wide smile blooming on his face.
"How are you?"
