"Thank you for the help, Celia."
"No problem." She smiled.
The idol left after giving him her number, saying he could contact her in future if he needs her help again.
Isaac turned back to the glass pod where Alice lay.
He didn't know how long he stared at her before Leora's voice came from behind.
"You should head home."
"I'll stay."
"You staying here won't help her," Leora said plainly, walking up beside him. "She needs time to stabilize. You hovering here changes nothing."
He turned to look at her. "I want to be here when she wakes up."
"She'll come home soon," Leora said. "You should focus on harvesting the crops. You already skipped two rotations, and it affected your earnings. Anymore and she might have to return to Calloways."
He frowned.
The logic hit him like a slow-moving train. He let out a long breath and nodded begrudgingly. "Alright."
They walked out to the military jeep in silence.
