"I didn't mean for it to sound that melodramatic," Adam said, pulling a face. Really, had it come out like that? Shit. Depression in 3, 2...
"Excellent. Not that I don't think I could take a couple of them on my own, but twenty-ish is too many for me to take singlehandedly without magic," Adam continued. He kind of didn't want Gerard to leave, because then that would mean the only company he'd have would be the kids. And that was kind of like not having company at all. But the nurse cleared her throat, motioning toward the delightful bed where he'd be taking up residence, and Adam made his saddest face at Gerard. "Farewell, sir. Hope to see you again."