Someone to count on

I released him from my hug, stood up and faced Monty "I'll come back later, I'll tell them you want to rest" I fixed myself; wiped the tears off my face, straightened my hair and smoothened my dress "All better?" I asked as I gave him a wide smile he just responded with a nod

I took that as my que and headed towards the door, gently closing it as soon as I got out

"How is the Captain?" I almost jumped out of my skin as a familiar voice spoke to me

All I could do was hold my chest from the sudden action. Julien was leaning against the stone wall beside me. Looking down at his open-laced, storm welt tanned Whisky Cordovan punched wing-tip designed brogue; he had his hands in his pocket, slightly crouched with his head down. I know something was wrong.

"He's recovering quickly, brother" I answered as I joined him, leaning against the wall beside him, my hands resting on my back ``What's the matter with you, brother?"