The nurse spoke soothingly to Phoebe as she stripped away the slashed garments and helped get Phoebe settled more comfortably on the bed.

There was a quick shout back and forth with Wilson and Phoebe might have felt the gentle prick of a needle as an IV was started with fluids and pain medication. Somehow, the nurse managed this while at the same time putting pressure bandages on Phoebe's back and shoulder.

"Dr. Wilson will be right back in, dear. Try to relax."