"I ... I didn't mean you had to go right now." Stephanie replied and shook her head, instantly regretting that as a twinge of pain shot through her neck. They'd have to give her more pain meds soon. She burned through them awfully fast.

"No, what I meant was more ... that in the days to come. I don't know how long I'll be here, at least a week, maybe more. I need your help with keeping an eye on the shelter and the properties around there."