Stuck in a Rut (ficlet; Saiyuki)

[opalmatrix]

Title: Stuck in a Rut
Author: opalmatrix
Warnings: lots of possibly mildly squicky sickroom details
Pairing(s): pre-585
Spoilers: Mild for "Be There" arc
Notes: written for saiyuki_time, Challenge #64, Rinse and Repeat; time allowed: 60 minutes; time taken: 55 minutes. Sorry this is late!!
Summary: It's surprising what can become routine.

By now, the patient knew the routine. ...