[Poggio]

He was not used to Ambrosia on gentle cycle. He helped him to the toilet and then to the shower. The man caressed every part of his body with a cloth and the warm ministrations nearly put him back into his coma sleep. For each gentle touch he returned it with a kiss. His own aches denied him what he wanted the most. For now he simply wanted to be fed and held. Galvin wrapped sopping wet body around Ambrosia hoping he would receive just that.