#Chapter 68: Kiss of Life

Ruby When I return to the infirmary, Nancy and Tamara are surrounded by medics. They’re both wrapped tightly in blankets and hold mugs of hot soup, which they’re devouring hungrily. Nancy’s leg has already been put in a splint, and she seems to have been given pain medication through the IV in her arm that’s making her cheeks blush bright red and making her giggle at everything. Doctor Yang is still with Atwood. He’s switching out his IV with a new bag that’s full of a strange, glowing, blue liquid. “What’s that?” I ask, walking up to him. He glances over his shoulder at me as he finishes adjusting the bag and starts checking Atwood’s vitals again. “It’s a medicine I’ve concocted for his condition,” he says. “I haven’t thought of a name for it yet.” I watch as Doctor Yang checks Atwood’s blood pressure. “Um, Doctor Yang?” I ask, suddenly feeling curious and bold. I think my adrenaline might still be pumping from what’s happened over the past tw