In the hospital room, Mason was peeling an orange for Aurora. They hadn't spoken much, but they understood each other perfectly.

Mason peeled the orange carefully, removing even the white pith. He fed her one segment at a time. After finishing the orange, he helped her drink some water.

Finally, he spoke: "Want anything? I'll go buy it."

Aurora, unable to shake her head, waved her hand. "You should go home."

They looked at each other for a moment before Mason bent ...