I'll bite and it's not that stupid of an idea and the feelings the male character is having is caused by the Florence Nightingale effect.  It's a situation where a caregiver develops romantic and/or sexual feelings for his/her patient, even if the very little communication or contact takes place outside of basic care. Feelings may fade once the patient is no longer in need of care, either by recovery or death.... I really this thing and your idea plays well with this effect. May I be a part of this idea?