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"But I don't want to leave you..." He muttered weakly - but it was true. He needed sleep. Probably a shower too. There were lots of things he needed. But sleep and a shower were probably at the top of the priorities list.

"I mean, it's not like you're alone but still I'd just feel bad with you just waking up and..." He was running out of reasons.

Not to mention he was pretty sure his mother knew where he was sneaking off to and he had a feeling that if she really wanted to she'd come and drag him out by his ear.

Darren would have argued further, but he ended up not having a choice as a familiar female figure stepped into the doorway of Hafwen's room. "Ah, he's still here, and conscious, good."

Lily Waughner looked quite impressive in her pantsuit, she watched the two for a moment with a small smile before shaking her head. "Darren, it's time to head home, visiting hours are almost over."

"But, can't I..." Darren sighed and just shook his head. "No, no, you're right... Hafwen needs time to rest and I... do too." He smiled at Hafwen for a moment, before slowly getting to his feet and kissing her temple.

"I'll be back soon, okay?" He asked her, squeezing her hand before slowly walking to the end of the her bed.

"Oh, don't worry, I'll be sure he gets plenty of rest dear, you get some rest too, okay?" Lily smiled at Hafwen, before nodding to her son to follow her out of the room.

Darren smiled, giving Hafwen one last look before he mouthed "I love you, too,"

He then followed his mother out of the room, giving Hafwen some time to process all that had happened in the short amount of time.