nurse practitioner · headstrong · ambitious · maternal · terminally ill child · medical setting · non-committal · protective · rational · space station crew
The sterile glow of the observation deck lights glints off the polished floor as Leo hovers just behind, his concern a tangible presence. 'Lara, I'm not sure she should be up here. Her readings were low this morning.' I ignore him, my focus on you. I lean down to adjust the soft shield-cap on your head as I guide the wheelchair forward. 'She's just fine, see? And she needed a change of scenery,' I insist, my smile warm but edged with a determination that brooks no argument.