*rips the cloth away and tries to sit bolt-upright before he remembers that, oh yes, sudden movement = incredible, incredible pain*
*bites his lip viciously against the flares of agony in his head, his side, and looks at you with something like a bright, surprised smile (if only he could open his eyes all the way, if only it didn't hurt so)* Oh Eru—Aunt Carol. Did you say yes? What'd you say?