Page 80 of Secret Redemption

The doctor fled, and Doctor Turner followed with a disapproving look at them. Ava didn't care though, she just wanted to see Zack.

She followed the nurse Doctor Turner had sent to show them the way into the private room. Zack had an oxygen mask over his nose and probes on his fingers. She approached the bed with no thought of anything except Zack in her head. He looked like he was sleeping deeply but when she took his fingers in hers, he opened his eyes. A smile crossed his face, and his eyes closed briefly as he squeezed her hand back.

“Hey baby,” she whispered huskily as emotion hit her. “How are you feeling?”

“Like I got shot in the leg,” he said as he pulled the mask of his face.

“Yeah, well when you do something you do it properly. No plain old shot to the leg for you. You get shot in an artery and scare me to death. Honestly, Zack, you are going on the couch for this,” she rambled until Zack spoke and his voice was strong and deep, and it called to her in so many ways.

“Shut up and kiss me Green Eyes,” he said, and she did, although she kept it PG rated to save his strength.

“Don't ever do that to me again Zack,” she shuddered out as relief, and an adrenaline slump hit her all at once.

“I won’t baby, I won’t,” he reassured as he held her against his chest. His attention turned to Daniel then. “How is Zin?”

Daniel shrugged, “We don’t know yet. He coded in the helicopter and twice since we got him here. He’s in theatre, but at this point, it doesn't look great.”

“Fuck!” Zack said weakly as he tried to sit up.

“Zack stop before you hurt yourself,” Ava scolded.

“I’m sorry Zack,” Daniel said

“What the fuck for? You did everything I would have done.” Zack returned hotly.

“How the hell do you know that?” Daniel asked incredulously.

“Because we’re the same and I wouldn’t have put you in charge if I didn’t trust you implicitly.”

Daniel nodded, and his hands went behind his back. “Well, I'm ready to hand back over as soon as you’re ready.”

“Give me a few days to get back on my feet. You need someone on Zin at all times. When the Watchers get wind that he was a double agent, he’ll be a walking target.”

“At this point, I don’t think anyone will get past his sister. Roz is ready to raze the hospital to the ground, and I feel sorry for the poor person that gets in her way.”

“So, everyone knows?”

“Yep,”

“Okay, enough work talk. You need to rest,” Ava bossed.

“Of course,” Daniel smiled and turned to leave.

“Daniel,” Zack called.

“Yeah,”

“Thank you!”

Daniel nodded and walked away.