[when he's finished wrapping, a process that went remarkably well considering his missing arm, he chews the bandage in two and sets the roll aside, retrieving a tape dispenser from the first-aid kit. He tears off a small strip, holding the dispenser in his teeth, and carefully tapes the end of the bandage in place so it won't come undone.]
[when she starts to scratch behind his ear, a little shiver goes through him, and his eye falls closed in bliss]
Everything is all right... oh, PM, that feels wonderful...
[he leans into the scratching, cupping his cheek in his hand]
How did you ever know to do that? Oh, I feel much better already...