Last night was… interesting.

The entire shelter was fed, which was awesome, and the turnout was even bigger than the first night Bri came by.

I guess word got around that she was coming back, so the atmosphere was something different. For a place that’s usually covered in a dense fog of gloom, it was quite lively. I don’t know what they were more excited about, the food or seeing Bri. Obviously, she had the same effect on everyone else as she did me.

I told you, there’s something about her. I can’t explain it.

But, I did get a chance to scope it out and watch her this time—After all, she is my boss now.

I also realized another reason for why she hired me. Being a women’s shelter, men aren’t allowed in unless they work there, and that’s very few. So, that meant Bear couldn’t be inside. I guess, after her episode with me at the table, it was insisted that she get someone that could.

Well, I don’t know for sure if that’s why, but I’m assuming… It makes sense.

And, it was a good thing they did too, because just like the first night, she ended up working herself to exhaustion, again.

When she first got there, her energy was off the charts. I watched as she walked from person to person, talking to anyone that wanted to spare their time—and believe me, there were plenty that wanted to talk to her.

Instead of sitting with strangers, it was as if she’d known each and every one of them her whole life. She laughed with them when they laughed, and cried with them when they cried. It was like watching a family gathering… or a funeral, at some points.

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Honestly, I can see how the exhaustion happens. Just watching her with everyone made me exhausted, so bad that I think I started hallucinating.

I coulda swore I kept seeing a light blue aura around Bri and everything she touched. Maybe I’m just going crazy, but I even dreamed about it last night. Swirls of light blue wisps were leaving my body and going into her as she shook my hand. It was weird, but it goes to show how tired I was.

So, if I was that tired, I could only imagine how tired Bri was.

Well, at least I hope her only problem is exhaustion.

By the end of the night, she could barely keep her eyes open to leave the shelter. I basically had to carry her out so Bear could lift her into the car.

I asked if she was okay, but she just waved me off and said she was fine.

If it’s more than exhaustion, I sure hope they fill me in on it soon; especially since it’s a part of the job to know these things. What if she has an episode and Bear isn’t there to know what to do?

This time was worse than the last, I think. She seemed to crash faster, when last time she was at least able to walk herself out the door.

After saying what goodbyes we could, we left for a cabin outside the city. I was a little nervous at first, about being alone with people I’d just met, but it doesn’t really matter when they sleep for hours and hours.

At least Bri did, but Bear never left her side—Another reason to worry that her exhaustion may be caused by a medical issue. His attentiveness reminds me of the caretakers my Grandma had.

I asked him about it, but he refused to tell me anything. He said it’s up to Bri to answer that, which is understandable. It’s her business, and her business only; but I really think it hinders my ability to do this job.

Also, I have to admit, I’m worried about her. I know I haven’t known her for long, but…

I guess I’ll just have to wait and ask her when she wakes up.

Until then, I’m going to sit in the peace out here, and enjoy finally having my own room again. The cabin’s beautiful, and the meadows around it go on for miles.

I wonder if Bri has seen it yet. I’m sure she has, but still, I hope she wakes up soon.