“I dunno,” I slurred. “Where am I?” “You’re in the hospital and you just came out of surgery. You did great honey. We’re going to keep you here a bit longer and then send you up to a room. Alexia, do you remember anything that happened?” “No.Yeah.” I closed my eyes and drifted off. I heard voices off and on and Pearce woke me up again. “Hey Alexia, you need to wake up now. We need to keep you awake for a while before we send you up to your room. Standard procedures.” “But I’m so sleepy.” “I know. It’s the anesthesia. It’ll wear off in a bit. How’s your pain?” “S’okay.” “Good. Talk to me sweetheart.” “You called me sweetheart,” I murmured. “I did, didn’t I?” “Uh huh.”