"Most people don't have my background." Fred smiled up at Dinah.
"I don't like the idea of someone taking a second shot at me. I don't like someone taking a first shot at me, but that happened." Her nose wrinkled as she squirmed on the bed. "The only way to find out is to take the chance. I don't know if the doctors would be okay with it, but I guess it doesn't hurt to ask."
She smiled, kind of liking the idea of getting the hell out of the bed and out of the hospital. She really wanted to get out here, maybe in clothes that were real clothes.
"I'd appreciate it. Really would. But, you don't have to; I don't want you to put yourself in danger for me."