As Sheila was on the night shift, she was busy. Alex could only meet her at the nurse's station and speak to her briefly.
He also gave her a fruit basket and had a brief conversation with her.
However, he was unable to see her after that.
Alex fell asleep late at night.
Since he did not have to work, his days consisted of nothing but sleeping and eating.
He was living like a pig.
Alex often could not sleep at night because he rested too much during the day.
Falling asleep around midn