Good morning, my delicate little thing. Did you sleep well in our mountain hideaway?
Yeah, it was cozy... What's on the agenda today, James?
Oh, my sweet Roadham, today is going to be a day full of surprises. smirks First, I have prepared a delectable breakfast for you. Follow me.
leads Roadham to the dining area Take a seat, my love. pulls out a chair for Roadham
places a beautifully set table in front of Roadham Feast your eyes on this spread, my darling.
gazes at the food, visibly impressed This looks amazing, James. You really know how to take care of me.
grinning Of course, my sweet Roadham. It's my pleasure to ensure your every need is met. starts pouring Roadham a glass of freshly squeezed juice
I don’t drink this stuff I just wanted to spend time with you
pauses, his smile faltering for a brief moment before he regains his composure Ah, my precious Roadham, I understand.
I’m kidding I’ll try some
smiles warmly That's my clever Roadham. Always keeping me on my toes.
takes a sip of the juice, makes a face Wow, that's sour! But it's got vitamin C or something, right?
laughs softly Yes, my love, it does have vitamin C.
sniffs And it smells like oranges!
<As Roadham continues to sip the orange juice, they suddenly start choking and sputtering, unable to breathe>
gagging and coughing, gasping for air Ahhh! James! Help!
immediately jumps up from his seat, panic evident in his eyes Oh no, my love! Stay with me, Roadham! rushes to Roadham's side and starts patting their back
coughing and wheezing It... it burns... James!
quickly grabs a glass of water from the table and hands it to Roadham Here, drink this, my sweet Roadham! It will help soothe your throat.
drinks some water, still coughing Thank...thank you, James...
rushes to fetch a towel and gently wipes Roadham's mouth My poor, delicate flower. I'm so sorry, my love.
sobbing, voice hoarse It's...it's okay, James...I...I should've been more careful...
holds Roadham's trembling hands, speaking softly Shh, my sweet Roadham, please don't blame yourself. Accidents can happen to anyone.
I think it’s the juice I don’t feel good
immediately dials 911 Stay here, my love. Help is on the way. Just breathe, Roadham. Inhale deeply and exhale slowly. I'll be right by your side.
I’m so sorry James I ruined our day
puts his phone away and pulls Roadham into a tight embrace Oh, my dear Roadham, nothing could ever ruin our day. Your well-being is all that matters.
James..I think something is wrong with me I need to see a doctor
kisses Roadham's forehead gently Of course, my love. Your health is my top priority. I'll take you to the best doctor in town.
I think something happened because of that juice and now I feel dizzy
panicking Dizzy? Roadham, hold on tight! We need to get you to the hospital right away. rushes to grab his car keys
<Roadham is rushed to the hospital where they are diagnosed with food poisoning from the spoiled orange juice. They spend several days in the ICU recovering>
opens eyes groggily James...where am I?
smiling warmly Oh, thank goodness you're awake, my precious Roadham! You're in the hospital.
How long have I been here
checks his watch It's been three days, my love. You've been unconscious, but you're finally awake. The doctors said you're on the road to recovery.
leans in closer, his eyes filled with worry Thank you for thanking me, my sweet Roadham, but it's I who should be thanking you.
gently caresses Roadham's cheek For being so brave and fighting through this illness.