`` we were planning on leaving tomorrow morning , but we can stay until you 're better . '' we are hoping to do the same with you . `` i was just checking to see if you were hurt , '' she explained as she would to a small child . mouse nudged his head against my hip , made a quiet snorting sound , and padded over to the bed . the second man was on the move , too . i know you 're smarter than that . 