Devika didn't react, or even respond until Nick placed the flower in her lap. Her lips twitched into a bit of a smile. "Figured it was you." She exhaled one more time, expelling all of the old air from her body. Then she opened her eyes and looked at Nick. "Morning." She looked down at the flower and smiled, gently touching the petals.

"Thank you." She picked up the flower carefully and set it in her shirt, where it nestled between her breasts. "Have you eaten breakfast yet?"