"Jason!" I hugged him.

"Ow, Ashes, pain."

"Oh sorry." I get off. "You were out for an hour or two maybe. But you seem fine."

"Well, I could be feeling better." He pulled himself to sit upward.

"I'm sure you could." I look around and the room seems a person too short. "Hey, Freedom. Where's your brother? After last year I would think you wouldn't let him leave your side."