The next day, Everette was discharged. After a minor checkup that confirmed there was no lingering trace of the heat shock, the doctor finally let him go with a prescription for suppressants and a firm warning. Levi had to swear that if Everette showed even the slightest sign of discomfort, he would bring him back immediately.
Everette was still far too weak to stand on his own for long, let alone walk any distance, so he was put into a wheelchair. Levi guided him through the hospital corridors, his pace steady, though his mind churned. He could feel Everette’s eyes on him from time to time, searching, questioning, but neither of them spoke until they reached the entrance.
