The hedgehog did n't speak , did n't move , did n't do anything all except breathe and occasionally flick an ear at a new sound . It was like something had died inside him , Elise thought , and he was just waiting for his body to die as well . After she had spoken with the doctor and he had left , she sat down next to the curled - up hedgehog on the bed and scratched behind his ears . " Oh , Sonic ... " she murmured , " What are we going to do with you ... ? " She thought he mumbled something , but she was n't sure .

Q with options: Give answer the following question using evidence from the above passage: What may be the reason for Sonic being in the hospital ?
Possible answers:
(a). He 's sick ..
(b). He 's there for a job ..
(c). He 's having a baby ..
(d). He 's there to make kids smile ..
(a).