It had only taken a modest sum in order to bribe the hospital to let Erica stay with Kat. Money always worked. Hermes had hung around too, though he had mostly kept out of sight. Erica was there to offer Kat company and Hermes was there to offer them both safety.
He did check on Kat every so often though, and he was on his way to do that when he caught sight of Erica in the corridor. He slowed his approach, and bit his lip before moving to sit next to her, though far enough away he wasn't crowding her. "How is she?" he asked, almost in a whisper.