Slippy winced. Marie looked absolutely terrible. He was ready to bombard Marie with questions about what happened and who did this to him but he held his tongue back.

"Your welcome," he replied with a friendly grin on his face to mask his concern. "I didn't know what kind of berries ya' like so I got you a whole bunch of types!"

He placed the present on the counter next to the bed and took a seat.

"So how are you doin'?"