When Neal finds out that Meredith has been stuck in medical, he puts together a care package. Some sweet treats, a few smoked savory things that will keep on a bedside table. A bottle of (very weak) wine, just in case alcohol is a bad idea with whatever flare-up she's having. There's also a handful of books, and--if she can't do those--a little knock-off media player with an audiobook program downloaded onto it.

He walks in to the infirmary and his skin creeps a little, but it doesn't show in his expression. He's never been the best in places like this. Sick rooms, hospitals. Too many bad memories and anxieties too close to the surface.

Still, it doesn't take long to find Meredith's bed. He draws a chair up next to her with raised eyebrows, holding up his basket--and ducking a little as one of the attendants almost hits him in the head with a string of lights. "I come bearing gifts."