He drew her to him, and she was happier than ever. She felt like her heart might burst out of her chest at any moment. He was so close, so very close, and after the painful separation she longed to be close to him.

"It is indeed," she said, frowning a bit as she looked at all the sick people around. Then, however, she smiled at him. "You know," she said, "that sounds like a rather perfect idea."