Well, he doesn't feel worse after a nap. Definitely more dehydrated, and when he tries to speak all that comes out is a claggy sort of croak, before he makes an attempt to clear it.

And then just sits up on one elbow so he can take the bottle of water back and knocks half of it back to clear his throat.

"Where's the Tylenol?" He's still hoarse, but understandable now!