—-“Sigrid, wait,” he said firmly, rolling himself from the bed and crossing to her quickly. He slid an arm about her waist to support her, not wanting her to fall and hurt herself further. “I know you don’t wish it, but let me help you.”
“I don’t want to risk your being hurt worse. Your ankle needs to heal. It will only do so if you allow it to rest.” He bent, scooping her into his arms easily. “Just a few days, Sigrid. That’s all.”
Sigrid knew, despite her best efforts to keep him out of this, he wouldn't listen to her. She certainly got her stubbornness from him. "I know you don't, Da." Sigrid said, wrapping her arms around his neck as he lifted her into his arms. "A few days." She said in agreement.

















