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Nancy and Abe had just returned from the county jail after setting some things straight with Everett. Tamura looked at Nancy and from his point of view, she looked super drained even though all they did was talk. “Nancy? Are you okay?”

She turned to look at him. A purple tint shining underneath her eyes. “I will be once I get home and attempt to get some sleep.”

“How about I drive you home,” Tamura suggested. “I don’t think you should drive.”

“It’s fine” Nancy headed towards her car. She reached for the door but was hit with a wave of nausea. She blacked out. Tamura saw her lean from afar and ran to catch her before she got hurt.

“Shit shit shit shit shit!! Nancy?” He grabbed his phone from his pocket and dialled 911.

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Abe anxiously waited for the doctor's update. He needed to know she was okay. After everything he was told about the wraith and now dealing with Everett again she had the right to be tired.

“Detective?”

“Yes!?” He replied a little too quickly.

“She’s awake and asking for you. Room 119”

“Thank you, doctor.” He swiftly made his way to her room. Once he got to the door he opened it slowly making sure his presence really was called for. She looked at him and smiled slightly.

“Hey, You uh- you okay? That was quite the mishap.”

“Yeah. Sorry I put you in that position.” Nancy pointed to the chair beside her. He moved to sit down.

“Nancy?” She just looked down at her hands as she toyed with the blanket.

“Maybe you should take a day or two for yourself. You seem really tired. I’m worried you’re maybe overworking yourself a little bit.” She felt him looking at her.

“I know but I will be fine. We aren’t even done dealing with Everetts case.”

“Nancy.”

“I will go home and get a good night’s rest and will be ready to work again tomorrow.” Nancy continued fighting with him. He was such a pain. He was almost acting like her brother.

“Please Nancy. It is okay to take a break. You deserve it after all you’ve been through.”

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“Fine.” She finally caved. Tamura had been with her for about 20 minutes while waiting for her dads to come and pick her up. He refused to take no for an answer. “I will take tomorrow and Thursday off.”

“Thank god! Do you have any idea how stubborn you are? Most people would jump on two days off.”

“I’m not most people.” She smiled at him silently thanking him. Tamura’s phone buzzed. It was Carson and Ryan asking which room Nancy was in.

“Hey Nance. You okay?” Ryan called as he entered the room leaning over to press a kiss on her forehead. Carson followed closely behind. “Ready to go?”

“Yes and yes. Just give me a minute.”

As soon as they came they left the room to speak to the doctor about caring for her so history doesn’t repeat itself. Nancy grabbed her bag and went for the door. Before she could open it Tamura snuck beside her and opened it. “I’ll see you on Friday Drew.”

“Yes you will.” She smiled at him once more before heading to where her fathers were standing.