[ Ah. He hadn't expected he'd be given permission to stay overnight, but there's a relief that he doesn't have to go. Sinclair is quiet throughout everything, holding onto Oria's hand, leaving only when his family looks like they want a bit of privacy with Oria. He understands. Family was precious. But when everyone leaves, he's back at Oria's side, clasping his hand between his own again, the silence punctured only by the beeping of the heart monitor.

He watches Oria close his eyes again and bites his lip]

...I got approval for leave. They've put me on standby in the meantime. The whole team's on break now too. Everyone needed to rest and I...[Sinclair definitely fractured a rib or two in that fight but it's not something that can be bandaged up]

I'm going to stay. No matter what, I wont leave you. So...

[ His throat feels tight again and he shakes his head.

'We'll get through this'. He wants to say that but the words wont come out right]

I'm here. No matter what happens, I'll always be on your side.