"Here," George said, trying to smile encouragingly. He poured some of the painkillers into her hand, keeping a firm hold on the glass. "Try and swallow these, okay?"
He stared at the slowly spreading burns, creeping like time-lapse plants up her legs. All he could think about was water. It might at least bring her some comfort, and at this point, that was all George could do.
"Jo, I'm gonna go fill up the tub with cool water. Do you think that would help you any?"