Flu

[is_the_motion]

Since feeding the sick the other day, Bonnie knew it was probably only a matter of time. She's been staying here since, making sure she doesn't take it home to the baby.

When she got the signs of it, she stayed in her room, initially because she didn't want to infect anyone. But in all honesty, she's not felt up to getting out of bed for anything other than to go to the bathroom or get a glass of water.

On the third day, she manages to send a waitrat downstairs to get supplies, leaves the door slightly ajar, then lies back on the bed. Ugh. Everything hurts.

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[runningred]

Jay knocks. "Bon? You alright, love?"

[is_the_motion]

"I think I got the flu." Bonnie says, looking over but not getting up. "I don't want you to catch it. Ain't even got the fun kind that makes you more interestin'. "

[runningred]

"Don't worry about me. I have a robust immune system." he comes over to sit on the bed next to her. "Besides, do you honestly think even that other flu would make me more interesting?" he throws her a roguish smile.

[is_the_motion]

She smiles weakly and coughs chestily.

"Yer interestin enough already." she sits up a bit. "I didn't dare go home in case I gave it to Billie."

[runningred]

"You're here. You've got all the healing time in the multiverse." He brushes her hair back lightly. "Let someone else look after you for once, hey?"

[is_the_motion]

Her forehead is burning up.

"I don't remember it bein' this rough last time." she admits. "But I don't like to be a bother."

[runningred]

Jay grabs a damp cloth from the bathroom and rests in on her forehead. "You can cut that out right now." He sits on the edge of the bed. "When was the last time you ate?"

[is_the_motion]

She rests back again. The flannel is nice.

"Three days ago. I'm keeping some fluids down at least though."

[runningred]

"Think you could manage some soup if I brought you some?"

[is_the_motion]

"I'll try." Bonnie says. "Thanks honey."

She coughs again, grimacing with pain.

"I made a big batch the other day but I think it's all gone now."

[runningred]

"We hang out in a magic bar. I think we can come up with something." He leans in to kiss her brow and replace the cloth. "Stay put. I'll be back soon."

[is_the_motion]

She thanks him and rests back, hoping he won't catch the horrible thing.

When he leaves, she decides now is a good time for a bathroom break. She gets up, feeling wobbly and shaky, but only makes it as far as the bathroom door before collapsing on the floor.

She curses under her breath and tries to get up again. She tells herself not to be ridiculous. It's just a bit of flu.

But people die of flu, back home.

She sits up and slows her breathing down. It'll be okay. Jay will come back and he will fuss but it'll be okay.

[runningred]

Jay doesn't drop the tray. Because that's not who Jay is. He does put it down and scoop her up, princess carry and head down the stairs. "Right, that's it. You're going to the infirmary. No arguments."

[is_the_motion]

She doesn't argue, which probably reflects how poorly she is, but she does quietly tell him to ensure he doesn't hurt his back carrying her around.

[runningred]

He lays her out on one of the beds and looks around for Guppy. "Hey mate, got a patient for you." He grabs Bonnie a cup of water.

[is_the_motion]

Guppy comes over quickly to start assessing Bonnie.

"Thanks Jay. Were you in when I knocked before, Bonnie?"

"I didn't want you to get it." Bonnie says.

Guppy gives her a look.

"I'm just going to give you some oxygen, help your breathing." he says, gently fixing a tube just below her nose.

Bonnie looks somewhat alarmed by this and reaches out for Jay's hand.

[runningred]

Jay holds her hand, stroking it gently. "It'll help, love. It'll ease up that knot in your chest and make it easier to breathe. Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere."

[is_the_motion]

Bonnie tries to thank him, but only manages a cough.

"Looks like pneumonia." Guppy says, looking at her scan. "We're going to need to keep you at least a couple of days Bonnie, and put you on a drip."

"How the hell did I get pneumonia?" Bonnie asks.

"You probably started off as flu. You need to steer clear of it if it comes round again." Guppy says. "Rather than going around looking for sick people to feed."

[runningred]

Jay makes a show of making himself comfy. He said he'd hang around and he means it.

[is_the_motion]

"I don't expect you to stay fer three days." Bonnie says, when Guppy goes to set up the IV. "But thank you. Thank you fer checkin' on me. I don't know how long I would have waited to get help, because I just thought it would go away."

[runningred]

Jay raises an eyebrow, looking very comfy right where he is. How exactly to you plan to make him move, Bonnie?

[is_the_motion]

Bonnie gives it up, as Guppy attaches her to the drip.

She is going to owe them so much pie later.

The oxygen eases her breathing, and she manages to relax into some proper sleep.

[runningred]

Jay asks one of the rats to grab his tablet from the garage and settles in to do some design work he's been putting off. He'll be there when she wakes up.

{ooc: swap to the visiting thread?}

[is_the_motion]

[ooc: Good plan, thanks for the rescue thread :)]