At 4 a.m., Garrick woke up. He moved slightly, waking Aria who was dozing in a chair by his bed."Dad, you're awake! Are you okay? Are you in any pain?" she asked, a flurry of questions.Garrick shook his head and offered a weak smile. Seeing his attempt to hide his pain, Aria's eyes welled up, and tears streamed down her face."Aria, don't cry," Garrick said, his voice hoarse. He tried to lift his hand to wipe her tears, but she caught his hand in hers."I'm just so glad you're okay, Dad," she choked out, holding his hand to her cheek.The two of them talked for a while. Once Garrick regained some of his strength, Aria asked him about the kidnapping.Garrick only remembered being on his way to pick up Basia when a van pulled over and some men got out and took him. He'd passed out and woke up locked in a room. He later heard people coming to rescue him. After the kidnappers got a phone call, he was stabbed."Do you remember what they looked like?" Aria asked, her voice tense.Garrick
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