“What time is it?” Jenny blinked her eyes as she woke in the cabin. She was asking Oliver but then noticed a sheepish Jamie sat quietly in the corner.
“Four in the afternoon.” Oliver replied.
“You’ve been out for more than twelve hours,” Jamie added.
Jenny sat up, “I’m sorry Oliver, I was drunk and wanted to show off to Jamie,”
“There’s no need to explain.” Oliver lifted a drink of water for Jenny to take, which she did, drinking it down in one go.
“How did you get me back? There are no hospitals near here. It was a very bad trip I can’t begin to describe it.”
“Dyer,” Oliver stated simply.
Jenny looked wide eyed with disbelief. Jamie stood up and walked over, he lifted fresh French baguette sandwiches from the table and handed them to her.
“Oliver took you in Jimmy’s boat,” Jamie explained, “Dyer infused you with saline and diazepam.”
“Wow,” Jenny said, “What’s he like?”
“Kind, reclusive, regretful,” Oliver was judicious with his description, “he has agreed to see me again tonight, on my own, he thinks he can help you.”
“Then why aren’t I going with you? I’d like to at least thank him in person.”
“I don’t know it’s just his way I guess,” Oliver turned to leave, “I’ll ask Jimmy to make you some hot food.”
Oliver left the cabin, somewhat abruptly. Jenny looked to Jamie for a clue to understand Oliver’s behaviour. Jamie had nothing to offer in explanation.
“I know as much as you,” Jamie said with a shrug. Jenny bit into her sandwich and chewed away silently.
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