Rhythmic little wheezy squeaks? S...nores. Sores! Okay, that's a good sign! Rest and sleep should solve some of this problem.

Sure enough, he doesn't let go while she rests, opting instead to pull the next nearest cot close enough to take a seat on. There, now he can stay nearby if he's needed, and keep an eye on her just in case something else happens. But, after that...? He'll just have to wait, right? He rests his chin on his free hand, propping that elbow up on one knee, and settles in for the wait for her to recover.