In his eyes
"Wake up, please. I need you."
The words hung heavy in the air, unanswered. Yet, even in his sleep, she felt a faint pull from his hand, a silent connection that transcended words. And in that quiet moment, amidst the sterile walls and the beeping machines, Nora knew she wouldn't be alone in this fight. They would face it together, one fragile breath at a time.