Chapter 52

　　The medicine man came several minutes afterwards and forced down more sleeping portions down her throat. He also gave her portions her fever and headache too. 　　"How is she?" Baski asked. 　　The old man hesitated. "She's holding out barely. Her body is healing and I hope to heavens, her mind is too. It still isn't assured if she will get through this... You all have to be prepared for the wors---" 　　Danika snapped her head up so fiercely, "She'll survive! Don't say that, doctor! She'll be fine! S-Sally is a fighter.... My Sally is a fighter.... s-she will be fine! She will be....!" She cried so hard. 　　Baski grabbed her and hugged her to her chest impulsively. 　　Danika is breaking apart right in front of her eyes. Sobs after sobs racked her throat as she burrowed deeper into Baski. 　　Time passed. The medicine man finally left after giving out instructions. He'd said that the portions will keep Sally deeply asleep until morning or even on the noon. 　　Baski finally said goodnight