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CHAPTER 26
Julian
MEDICATION ADJUSTMENT 
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      THERE’S A KNOCK ON MY DOOR, and Kim appears in the doorframe, holding my medication bag in her hand. “You busy?” She asks, smiling at me.
       “Not at all.” I say, closing my sketchbook and moving to sit on my bed next to my IV rack. I watch as Kim hangs the bag, taking the IV line and turns towards me. “You okay?” She asks, woory fills her eyes. “Huh? Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. Why?” I ask. Kim shrugs, “You look different.” She says as she slides the IV line into my arm. “What do you mean?” I ask, sly smile tugging at my lips.
       “Don't be contrary, Julian.” She says, noticing the drawings I made of Annie. 
       “Kim, there's nothing wrong with drawing pictures, especially if it's for a good reason.” I say, grinning from ear to ear. 
      “Your right, there's nothing wrong with it.” I chuckle.
      “I like seeing you happy.”
     “Well, what can I say? When you meet someone like Annie it's hard not to be happy.” Kim smiles and looks back down at the IV line. My eyes travel to the bag, I reach out to touch it gently, feeling the weight of it against my hand. It’s the first time I’ve even let myself think about it… which might be dangerous. Or even stupid. I don’t know. Getting my hopes up when a hospital is involved doesn’t seem like a good idea to me. “Alright, mi hijo you're all set, I'll see you in a bit and if you need anything, I'm right outside or you can press your call-button.” She gives me a reassuring smile before walking to the door. “Thanks Kim.” I say softly and look down at my bed sheets.