The test was negative.
Claire warned that one negative result did not make him immortal. Ethan stayed isolated until his fever had been gone for the recommended period.
It turned out to be another respiratory infection, possibly picked up during long cold shifts.
Maya was furious with relief.
"You nearly killed me without even being seriously ill."
"Sorry."
"No more ten-hour shifts."
"Agreed."
"Proper meals."
"Agreed."
"Rest days."
"Now you're being unreasonable."
She glared.
"Agreed."
While Ethan recovered, Maya became the one leaving early and coming home late.
He discovered how terrible waiting could be.
Every hour she was out, his mind produced new catastrophes.
He apologised to her one evening.
"For what?"
"For every time I said 'don't worry' like worry was a tap you could turn off."
Maya kissed him on the forehead.
"Growth. Beautiful. Annoying, but beautiful."
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