Carol offers a one-shoulder shrug at his suggestion, makes as much sense as anywhere. It might be childish but she just doesn't want him out of sight if she can help it. Not until she gets her feet under her... it shouldn't take too much time. They're used to this, or some approximation of this.

"Let me bandage that hand first? I've got a kit in my room." It's become habit, keeping her stuff close at hand. You never know when you'll have to pick up and be on the move.