Chapter Fifty Seven

I couldn’t sleep a wink the previous night after Simon’s call. I had imagined a thousand and one different scenarios of what it would be like when I finally saw Daniel awake. I spent most of the day psyching myself up for later that evening. I stood in front of the hospital doors and took a deep breath before I walked in.

I made my way to Daniel’s room without any resistance. The guard didn’t bother me this time, he even gave me a little nod which I reciprocated. I sat by Daniel's bedside and gently held on to his hand.

A nurse walked in and smiled at me in greeting. I returned the gesture.

“I heard he was awake, why is he still asleep?” I asked.

“Yes, he woke up in the early hours of today but he is just resting now. He is out of the coma and he is in a much more stable condition than before.”

I nodded in relief. The nurse left shortly afterwards and once more I was alone with Daniel.

I knew he couldn't hear me, that was what gave me the confidence to say some of the things I could