A sensation almost like slowly rising from a pool of water, Ellis begins to wake. Like a puzzle, piece by piece, his senses come forward. The aching in his chest tries to stay the focus but slowly more pleasant things become apparent. He is warm in a bed, a very comfortable bed at that. Wrapped in a soft blanket, his brain reminds him what got him here. As fast as turning a light on, Ellis is very much awake. A slight panicky feeling comes on.
Opening his eyes he sees he is in a small bedr