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Awake

Mila

On Friday, I arrived at the hospital for my afternoon shift to find Mr. Norton awake. He looked a little drowsy after being in a coma, but he was smiling, and Mrs. Norton looked relieved and happy that her husband was back.

“Well, this is a wonderful surprise,” I said when I walked in.

“Honey, this is Nurse Mila. She was so good to me while you were … you know.”

Mr. Norton looked at me. “Thank you, Nurse Mila.”

I nodded. “I’m so glad to see you’re awake and feeling better. You had us worried when you came in.” I moved around the room, taking care of my duties. I checked his vitals, put the food tray close to the door, and made sure the pillows were comfortable.

Mr. Norton offered a bashful smile. Mrs. Norton held his hand, and I was pretty sure she wasn’t going to let go of him for the foreseeable future.

“We also received good news,” Mrs. Norton said, looking lovingly at her husband. “He’s not paralyzed.”

“Oh, that is wonderful news,” I said. “Not a lot of people bounce back fro
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