"I'll stay until you fall asleep. Then I'll clean up and have something to eat. Hopefully something--" Or someone. "--to make you feel better when you wake up," he said while sliding into the bed next to her. His arms slipped easily around her though his body was above the covers.

Her head lost the pillow for his bicep, Derek stealing the pillow to cradle Inara in his arms comfortably. She fit perfectly. If he wasn't careful, he'd join her in a nap. She was as much a comfort to him as she mentioned he was to her. He gave her a quick kiss then let his head rest naturally.