Her face was softened with love and concern yet it was easy to tell her nerves were a mess. "I should have known he would do something stupid. He was so made after I told him. I -  I'm sorry he took it out on you." she said with a rushed tone. Leaning forward she hugged him, gently as to not hurt his injuries. "I love you." she whispered.  

The moment she walked in and turned to Marcus John felt himself getting mad again. Some part of him hoped she would come running back to him. Between the pain killers and Kyle's strict lectur he was far from a fighting mood.