Healing (Part Two)

Rafael

"Why did it happen, EJ? Liz?" His angel, he thought.

"A blood clot has formed three inches above his nape. It may have happened when he was hit in the head. The thrombectomy was successful and the blood vessel has been repaired. This helps the blood flow normally again. All is good, Dinara." She sobbed in relief at Liz's words.

"Hey, Arie. It's gonna be okay. Shhhh. We will be with you every step of the way."

Her pain made him mad at himself. He was hurting her again, instead of taking care of her. He needed to wake up, let her know he was not going anywhere.

Willing his toes to move, he concentrated. The digits twitched. A success! Now, his fingers. Yes! That's it.

Rafael had to see her. It has been a long time since he saw her angelic face. His eyes quivered. Light pierced through his eyelids and together his lips move. "Angel..." He croaked. "Don't be sad." He managed to say. His voice raspy. Unused.

"Oh, baby!" He was in her arms in a heartbeat. Her warmth and scent e