Leverett awoke with an extremely dry mouth. He was very thankful for the fairly fresh iced water that was there for him. He leaned forward slowly and took the straw that was within reach and drank deeply of the cooled fluid. It tasted so good and felt even better to his throat. When his thirst was sated, did he glance around to orient himself. He smiled warmly as he saw his new friend still by his side, quietly sleeping with her head on the edge of the bed.