"Don't worry about it," Hughes said, holding up a hand. "You did what you had to do, and now you've just got to take it easy for a bit. And I sure didn't see anybody carrying you in here." He gave her a small wink.

He took a seat on the opposite bed, leaning forward casually. "We're doing good with the list," he said. "Ed's got it right now, but I think we're through the folks who confirmed. We're doing okay on metal, but we'll need more soon. Especially with all these newcomers."