Did you miss me?
"Yes, it's just a little bit of a numbing agent. It'll help keep you comfortable until we can get you back to the office and properly bandaged up. Now, take two swigs and try not to spit it out."
"Uhh..."
"Now!"
His lips touched the inside of the bottle, and he took a deep breath.
The sweet scent invaded his nostrils, giving him goose bumps. The first sip was the worst. Sweet and bitter, but after the third swallow, he found it easier to accept. He swallowed down the final drop, feeling a slight tingle of numbness in his tongue.
"Good," Miss Gabrielle said, patting his shoulder lightly. "Now let's get you cleaned up."
She pulled a clean towel from her bag, and began to dry off his hand.
He winced, pulling away from her touch, "Ow, ow, ow."
Her eyes widened. "Oh, I'm so sorry. Did I hurt you?"