100: Bitter Truths

Thinking that it was just one of her usual jokes, Maxwell gave her his signature lop-sided smile before speaking to her in his characteristic deep, baritone and magnetic voice.

"It's me, your one and only H.B. Ah, that reminds me, you never told me what 'H.B' stands for. But we'll get to that later. Now tell me, how are you feeling? How's your head? Do you feel any pain? Are you alright? Do you want something? You've been surviving on fluids for weeks so you must be hungry! What do you want to eat? What is she supposed to eat, doc? She's okay now, right? Why don't you give me a list of foods safe for her to take? Ethan had gone to get some supplies so I can just call and ask him to get it right away."

All the while Maxwell was talking, Angelina was just staring at him with a bewildered expression on her face. She couldn't fathom why a total stranger was acting so caring, compassionate, chummy and familiar with her. She might be a very friendly, bubbly and cheerful person but not t