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As the morning unfolded, a sense of normalcy permeated the air, disrupted only by Cassy's approach. Her presence was like a breeze, her news stirring the stillness around us. "Hey, guys... Mom just got to the living center, and she called. She said Dad is lucid... like totally himself."

Kael's reaction was immediate, his body language shifting from relaxed to alert, surprise and hope flickered within me. "What? That's amazing."

We quickly transitioned from our leisurely morning routine and dressed swiftly. Together with Kael and Ky, the moment's urgency propelled us towards the living center, each step heavy with anticipation of witnessing the miracle Cassy's words promised.

The sight that greeted us was indeed miraculous. Gerald, the man whose condition had cast a shadow over our recent days, sat with a clarity in his eyes that spoke volumes of his recovery. He recognized both brothers immediately, a feat that, until now, had seemed a distant hope. His awareness extended to me, and