"I may be ill but I'm not stupid" he informed her with a chuckle which turned into another cough.
He settled himself back in her lap with a contented sigh as she sat down, "Started feeling it a week or so ago, ignored it at first but then realised I probably shouldn't be visiting mom in the hospital and risk spreading it" he shrugged, "Been feeling worse everyday" he admitted to her, he hadn't told Cameron that.