My eyes started to close, but I shook myself awake.

Shower.

I needed to shower, then I could sleep.

Forcing myself out of bed, I set my feet on the floor and grabbed the nightstand, swearing under my breath when I almost fell over. My legs were like jelly.

I carefully made my way across the room, hands out at my sides, and my knees bent a little like I was ready to catch a basketball or something.

Pulling the door open, I stumbled across the hall. One of my knees decided to ...