[b] Ryder and Shan - Haywood - Eric and O'Connor[/b]

Shan sighed, leaning her head back against the seat as she closed her eyes and attempted to just enjoy the ride back. Soon, she wouldn't have to worry as much about oxygen, and could maybe sleep, without hearing growling and moaning in the background. One could only hope. She slowly began to drift off to sleep, as Ryder talked to Eric.

"I'm um…I'm Ryder. That's Shan…", Ryder explained, still not exactly in the trusting mood. He placed his hand gently against Shan's wrist as they continued moving along. Once at Haywood, Ryder followed the men's hurried motions, reaching in slowly to scoop Shan into his arms, her head laying gently against his shoulder as he carried her sleepy form into the infirmary, and sat her down on her feet.

He reluctantly stood back, and crossed his arms, watching the man work on her, "You're alright…", he muttered, as she started to force oxygen into her lungs through a bag. He reached forward and placed his hand over hers, as her eyes fluttered closed again, the new safety lulling her to sleep.

"Hey…no sleeping yet…", he snapped, shoving her shoulder gently as she took a quick and deep breath, "Here…look…"

As the doctor started to place her tube back in, Ryder smiled, watching her take her first relaxed breath through the tube. He gave a deep sigh of relief, cupping her jaw with his hand for a second, and then he placed a soft kiss against her forehead, "I'll be here, alright?"

She gave a small and sleepy nod, leaning her head back against her shoulders as she breathed deeply. Ryder joined Eric once more, his hand coming up to run through his dirty hair, "I don't know how to thank you…I mean…we…"