Okay, she can do that. But that means leaving his side, and it's obvious, there's a moment when that's the last thing she wants to do.

'Yes, of course.'

She settles, light as a bird, beside him for a moment, one hand brushing his hair out of his eyes, checking for other wounds. Just the mark on his jaw. Her gaze lights on the Security Badge, and things make a little more sense now. (He had tried to go home, just without leaving. And they both know that will never work.)

'It'll be quicker if I run down and fetch it myself. Sit here. I'll be right back.'

She can't help herself. She leans in and places a gentle kiss on his brow, and then tears herself away. She doesn't want him to see the tears forming in her eyes.

'Don't go anywhere. I'll be right back.'

She doesn't even bother putting on shoes, just darts out the door. She'll only be gone ten minutes and that's far too long for her liking.