[As far as patients go, Alfred is one of the best she's ever had. He lays face down on his bed, grateful to be able to feel it's familiar softness again and let's Lee do her work in silence. He doesn't move or flinch, just endures any pain and when she is finished he thanks her softly and eases back up into a sitting position.]

I'll call you in a few days to check in, but for now just keep the area clean and get as much rest as you can, okay? [She feels a little silly telling him how to care for the wounds as it's obvious from the old scars on his back that he is no stranger to such things but the doctor in her can't help it and before she starts to pack up to leave she impulsively hugs him.]

I mean it about the rest. [She tells him as sternly as she can even though she is close to crying in relief that they all made it through okay.] If I hear about you doing anything more strenuous than a walk outside I'll be back and me and Oswald will tie you to this bed.

[Maybe not the best thing to say after he was chained up but right as she starts to worry about it he chuckles, a deep rumbling sound and gives her a little squeeze before letting go.]

Sounds like fun. [He teases and she laughs softly, releasing him and standing up to leave.]

Careful, I'm a married woman now.

A married woman who should get home to her husband, go on. [He says and waves her off with a smile.] We'll manage just fine. But before you go, may I have that cap I asked you to carry?

[She had forgotten all about it in the rush to get him home and patched up and she slips a hand into her pocket, pulling the sleeping cap out and handing it over to him.]

Is it important?

[Alfred looks down at it, his eyes soft and he nods.]

Yes. It might sound ludicrous but finding this almost makes all that dreadful business worth it.

[It's not her place to argue so instead she just nods and gives him one last look before heading off.]