He nodded, knowing full well how right Tasha was. He was only trying to help but he could be a bit more tactful and not assume that his patient was going to... okay, Lincoln realised how stupid of a thought that was and stopped himself. He flinched as Tasha's lips started to bleed and nearly vaulted over the bed to get her the tissue to save her the effort but she was on top of it and he silently chastised himself for being overbearing, even if it was only in his mind. [color=117722]"Yeah... you're right."[/color] He smiled as she lay back and looked up to the ceiling as she dabbed at her poor lip.

	Did she just suggest...? [color=117722]"No."[/color] His voice was firm but held no tone of anger, irritation or the like. It was simply matter of fact and clear in it's intent. He wasn't leaving her side if he had any choice in the matter. Hell, even if he [i]didn't[/i] have the choice he'd still fight to stay by her side.  He saw Doctor Kumar motioning him over to the hallway. He nodded but turned his attention back to Tasha. [color=117722]"My life stopped the minute you walked out of it. You are my life. I'll be back soon."[/color] He nodded his head towards the doctor and smiled down at Tasha. Gently kissing her forehead he pushed himself up on the side of the bed and made his way out into the hallway, gently closing the door behind himself.

	[color=117722]"So what's the news? What's next on my learning journey of patient care? I figure finding out how to give her a sponge bath properly is next on the agenda. I can't keep giving her showers in the hotel. Maybe even how to take blood samples myself? Might be easier for me to find a vein if she and I practice finding them together without the constant need of treating her like a pin cushion..."[/color] His voice trailed off as he saw the look on the doctor's face. [color=117722]"Sorry, shutting up."[/color]