Ellis clocked in for the day, a neutral expression on his face as he walked through the halls. The air reeked of hand sanitizer and sterilization packaging, but that was just a normal day. He had someone on his mind that he was more worried about. He opened the door to his favorite patient’s room, the sight of them turned that neutral expression into something more joyful. He walked inside, clipboard in hand as he approached them.

“Ah, what a surprise. You’re up early!”