Bonds

There was a buzz of commotion. Monitors beeping, IVs dripping.

Rick slowly began stirring.

He sat up clumsily.

Looking around, he let out a sigh.

"I guess I'm alive..." He muttered.

He took a look around the hospital room. Suddenly, a nurse came walking over.

"Ah, Mr. Summers, you're awake!" She gave a smile.

Rick nodded his head.

"Your friends are out right now but said they'd be back soon," She paused.

"Is there anything I can get you?" She questioned.

Rick shook his head.

The nurse smiled sadly.

"Not in the mood to talk, I see..." She whispered, walking away.

*

As Rick was eating some pudding, there came a knock at the door.

The door opened as Chris walked in.

"Yo." He waved.

He immediately plopped down on the stool next to the bed.

"Get me the hell out of here..." Rick grumbled.

Chris scratched his head.

"Geez, not even a