**A Gentle Awakening**

Miles slowly drifted off to sleep, lulled by Julian's soothing presence and gentle words. As he slept, Julian continued to watch over him, making sure he was comfortable and relaxed. The doctor had taken it upon himself to ensure that his friend was well taken care of, and he was determined to see Miles through this difficult time. As the hours passed, Miles began to stir, his body still weak and his mind foggy. Julian was sitting next to him, reading a book and watching over him with a gentle smile. Miles opened his eyes to find Julian's gaze on him, and he felt a sense of calm wash over him. "Hey," Julian whispered, "how are you feeling?" Miles tried to speak, but his voice was hoarse from disuse. He coughed weakly, and Julian handed him a glass of water, helping him take a few sips. "Better," Miles whispered, his voice barely above a whisper. Julian nodded, his eyes crinkling at the corners as he smiled. "Good," he said. "You need to rest and focus on your recovery. I'll take care of everything else." Miles nodded, feeling a sense of relief wash over him. He knew that he had to trust Julian, who was only trying to help him. For the first time in a while, he let someone else take the reins, and it felt strange but also kind of wonderful. As the day went on, Miles grew stronger, his body slowly recovering from the ordeal it had faced. Julian continued to nurse him back to health, making sure he ate, drank, and rested as much as possible. Their conversation was limited, with Miles mostly listening to Julian's gentle words and soft-spoken reassurances. He was grateful for his friend's understanding and care, and he knew that he couldn't have asked for a better person to be by his side. Julian helped Miles take a few steps around the room, supporting him as he walked. Miles was still weak, but he was determined to get back on his feet. He knew that he had to trust Julian and let him take care of him. The rest of the day passed in a blur, with Miles mostly sleeping or resting. Julian stayed by his side, watching over him and making sure he was comfortable. As the sun began to set, casting a warm orange glow over the room, Miles felt a sense of peace wash over him. He knew that he still had a long way to go, but with Julian by his side, he felt like he could face anything. For the first time in a long while, Miles felt like he wasn't alone, and that was a comforting thought. As the night drew to a close, Julian helped Miles into bed, tucking him in and making sure he was comfortable. Miles looked up at Julian, his eyes filled with gratitude. "Thanks," he whispered, his voice barely audible. Julian smiled and leaned in, his voice a gentle whisper. "You're welcome, Miles. Get some rest. I'll be here when you wake up." With those words, Miles felt a sense of peace wash over him, and he drifted off to sleep, surrounded by the quiet comfort of Julian's presence.