Closing the Distance

Stella and Carter went to the hospital.

Under the cold, harsh light of the hospital, Stella stood quietly and watched as the doctor tended to Carter's wounds.

She saw Carter's jaw twitching in pain multiple times. Even so, he didn't make a sound.

A little while later, they both walked out of the hospital. Stella turned to look at Carter, who was covered in bandages all over. "Why did you get into