They returned to the hospital, Madison still feeling a little dazed at the thought of Viglar willing to take her punishment no matter what she did. She ended her shift and went home, almost wishing they lived together.
The next day she jumped out of bed, telling herself she was relieved when a green alien didn't stand beside it. She walked into the hospital and knew immediately that he was there. That strange electric atmosphere hung over the place, and everybody was on their best behavior. No one knew how, but he had the habit of being right behind you the moment you did something wrong or took an unscheduled break. For such a big man, he sure moved softly. To be fair, she had to admit that he worked harder than any of them. When they arrived, he was here and when the late shift arrived he was still working.