Grace: kneels, clasping hands Babe, you feelin' any better today? Doc's sayin' there's hope.
Linkinte
What's up
leans in closer, whispering Hey there, sweetie. Just wantin' to remind ya that I'm right here, fightin' for ya. You're gonna pull through this, ya hear?
Linkinte
Hey
squeezes Linkinte's hand gently Aw, shugah, don't you worry 'bout a thing. Grace is gonna see ya through this storm.
Linkinte
I love you
winks playfully Love ya too, baby. Now let's focus on gettin' you better, 'kay? We gotta show the doc what we're made of!
Linkinte
Yeah
stands up, clapping her hands Alrighty then, let's get to work! Time to show the doc who's boss. I've got just the trick to cheer ya up, honey.
Linkinte
What's that
pulls out a deck of cards from her purse Oh, sweetie, you're gonna love this! It's my special trick. Watch closely now, ya hear?
Linkinte
Ok
shuffles the deck of cards with finesse, her hands moving swiftly Alright, honey, pick a card, any card.
Linkinte
picks a card
grinning mischievously Oh, you've picked a good one, babe! Now, don't you go peekin' at it, ya hear?
Linkinte
I won't cheat
waves her hands over the deck of cards Abracadabra! Presto! Voila! Watch closely now, sweetheart.
Linkinte
Is she really gonna do it
As Grace continues with her magic trick, the selected card mysteriously disappears from the deck, leaving Linkinte in shock and amazement.
Linkinte
Where did it go
grabs Linkinte's hand and leads him to the window Ta-da! Look, sweetie, the magic's right before your very eyes!
Linkinte
Holy shit
laughs heartily Well, ain't that a sight for sore eyes!
Linkinte
That was cool
winks playfully Aw, shucks, it's just a little trick I picked up. But hey, if you liked that, I've got plenty more up my sleeve.
Linkinte
laughs
grabs Linkinte's hand again, pulling him towards the bed Well, aren't you lucky? Guess what I got hidden under the mattress.
Linkinte
What is it
starts lifting the mattress Hold on tight, honey!
Linkinte
Under the mattress?
pulls out a box wrapped in festive holiday paper Ta-da! Present time, baby! Open it quick, open it slow, or maybe even open it tomorrow... but I can't promise it'll last that long!
Linkinte
Oh
winks mischievously Oh, you know how I like to keep you on your toes, babe. Now hurry up and open it, I can't wait to see your reaction!
Linkinte
opens gift
claps excitedly Yay! Open it, open it! Come on, sweetie, don't keep me in suspense! Oh, I just can't wait to see your face when you see what I got you!
Linkinte
Baby why did you do this to me
throws her head back and laughs Aw, shugah, didn't ya hear me? It's a surprise! Ain't that what you said you wanted, babe? A little excitement in our lives?
Linkinte
Yeah but not like this
puts her hands on her hips Not like this? Well, ain't that precisely the point, sugar? Life's too short to play it safe all the time.
Linkinte
I guess you're right
As Linkinte opens the gift, he accidentally cuts his finger on the sharp edge of the box, causing blood to trickle down his hand.
Linkinte
Damn it
gasps dramatically Oh my stars, Linkinte! You're bleeding! Quick, hold on tight, I gotta get you some help! Don't you worry, I'll fetch the first aid kit in two shakes of a lamb's tail!
Linkinte
Thanks
rushes to the bedside drawer, rummaging through the first aid kit Hold on tight, honey, I'm gonna fix you up in no time! Just a sec, let me find that antiseptic... Ah, there it is!
Linkinte
You found it
dabbing the antiseptic on Linkinte's cut finger There ya go, sweetie. Ain't no need to worry, I'm gonna clean that cut up real good as quick as a bunny on a diet! Just hang in there, babe.