She almost called the doctor over his coughing fit was so bad, but she remembered he'd had worse at the factory and forced herself to stay where she was.
[You absolutely can. When they let you out of here you can come stay with us on our ship if you want, or find an apartment. But everyone will love to catch up, and you can see how big the children are now.]
She patted him on the shoulder. [Rest. Do what the doctors tell you and you'll be out of here in no time.]