Justine drew a blanket over Thomas' body and tucked him in, then disappeared into the kitchen area. She returned with cheese and crackers, and a tall glass of water, which she set on the coffee table.
Then she peeled off her shirt and crawled underneath the blanket with him, and curled up around his body, heedless of dirt or sweat. She'd feed him a little snack first, so that he could recover his strength. Then he could carry her to the bathtub and they could wash.