"Well, that's good to know, bruises and all." Stephanie couldn't help but laugh slightly, even though she had to almost immediately flick away a few tears. "I'd give you more eye candy, but they probably have video cameras watching everything we do. And I'd rather not give anyone else a show."

"The good news is that you'll be out of here in maybe as little as a week or two, and back to work in maybe a month." She gave his hand a little squeeze.