"I had a bit of cereal," Rachel said, taking his hand and letting him pull her up. Standing took so much effort. "Not much though." It had tasted like dust.

Oh god they were actually doing it. Zoe bit the insides of her cheeks. At least she wouldn't get in trouble with Liz - Liz would get it. She wouldn't like Zoe missing school, but she understood about looking after people. "We better go quickly before the bell rings," Zoe said, putting her hand out to steady Rachel as she stumbled up. "Which cafe are we heading towards?"