[ He's been swimming in and out of consciousness while she's been gone. The only time he's sure he's awake is when he coughs or his nose runs. Slowly, he pushes himself to sit up. ]

Yes. I'm not that weak.

[ He'd be embarrassed if he was. ]

You shouldn't stay. Just check in tomorrow to make sure I took my pill.

[ His head nods towards his pill bottle on the nightstand and he immediately regrets it because of the pounding pain that results. ]

I don't want to make you ill too.