Mr. and Mrs. Bateman

Mason didn't know when he fell asleep. He didn't even realize that he did. How did he even fall asleep sitting upright on the chair beside the hospital bed where Alex lay still asleep? He was still holding her hand. He sat up straight and groaned when he felt his stiff muscles in the back and neck. He lets go of Alex's hand for a moment to massage his stiff shoulders and stretch his back and neck. Then he stood up to stretch his stiff body. When he felt satisfied, he looked down on Alex. He watched the subtle rise and fall of her chest. Then watched her face for any signs of discomfort, fortunately, he found none. He leaned forward and brushed some strands of hair on her face. Then he kissed her forehead careful not to wake her up because he knew she needed that rest.