Maybe I'm Brainless, Maybe I'm Wise

"Anything besides the cough?"

Fiyero just shrugged his shoulders, still coughing.

"Do you want some water, love?" Elphaba asked.

Fiyero gave a small nod. "Uh...huh."

Elphaba went after a cup of water.

Fiyero took a deep breath, trying to stop himself coughing.

Elphaba brought him the water. "Here Yero."

"Thanks..." Fiyero said ashe took the water, his voice hoarse after coughing.

"Welcome, love," Elphaba smiled.

Fiyero gave a small smile before slowly drinking.

Elphaba sat back down as Sammy waited for Fiyero to finish.

Fiyero drank half his water before stopping, saving the rest.

"Done?" Sammy asked.

"Uh huh." Fiyero nodded.

Sammy nodded. "Let's check your vitals, okay?"

"Okay..." Fiyero said quietly, nodding again.

Sammy held a thermometer to Fiyero's ear.

Fiyero pulled a face, frowning.

Elphaba stroked the hair at the nape of his neck.

Fiyero gave a small smile and relaxed a little.

Elphaba smiled. "Just relax, breathe baby."

"I am..." Fiyero mumbled.

"No need to get all moodified..." said Elphaba.

"I'm not, just hurts." Fiyero mumbled, frowning.

"I know Yero, I know it does," said Elphaba. "Have you tried laying a heating pad across your chest?" Sammy asked.