She did as he instructed, though she still clung to him. Through tear drowned eyes she looked at her husband. He looked so peacefully asleep. Theo was right about that- he didn't look like George had- though she'd only seen him once while he was in the coma. She relaxed just a bit against Theo, nodding. Maybe he was right.
"I won't be alone. I have Marlowe to watch out for..." her eyes got wide. "Theo! Marlowe! I completely forgot-" her hand flew to her mouth. How could she have forgotten about Marlowe?!
"Don't be ridiculous, I always let you take care of me. I need to do something for myself for once... I don't want Nathaniel to know me like this or to put extra strain on Padma. I promise I'll let you visit as often as you'd like, Theo."