Chapter 12: Fully Awake

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Dr. Lawrence: [stepping out] You can go back in. He's still a little confused and overwhelmed, but he'll get better with time. He may not say too much due to the swelling in his throat from taking the tube out. Give it a day or two for him to start back talking like normal. 

Lai: Thanks Dr. Lawrence and Yeahhhh, I know. We'll take our time with him. Patience is the key. 

Dr. Lawrence: You're right. Patience. That's all it takes. With tender love, care, and patience, he'll be back to himself in no time. I'll get the Therapy Sessions set up for him. Do you prefer for the Therapy Sessions to be within your home or at their Local Facility.  

Lai: Home Please. That way we can care for him and keep an eye on him as well. 

Dr. Lawrence: Okay. I'll make the arrangements now.

Lai: Thanks Dr. Lawrence. 

Dr. Lawrence: No problem Ms. Bev. Enjoy your time with him. I'll be in touch. [walking away]

Maria: Thank you Dr. Lawrence.

Lai: [slowly walks into the room] Heyyy baby. [smiling]

Chris: [tears fall down his face]

Lai: [runs over to him] Awww baby, what's wrong? [embracing him]

Maria: [rubbing his back] Awww baby boy. It's gonna be okay. [kissing his cheek]

Lai: [starts kissing him all over his face] Babyyyy, you're not in this alone. We're going to be here for you every step of the way. 

Maria: Every step baby.

Lai: [pulling away slightly] Do you know who we are babe?

Chris: [still unable to talk] 

Lai: Just nod your head baby. [demonstrating for him]

Chris: [looks at her confused]

Maria: Nod for "Yes" and Shake your head for "No". [demonstrating for him]

Lai: I'm your fiancee'. My real name is Ajah'Lai Beverly Edgehill aka. Lai Bev. Do you remember me babe?

Chris: [shakes his head]

Lai: It's okay babe. [shows him a picture of them together] What about now?

Chris: [still looking confused]

Lai: [leans closer kissing him softly] What about now?

Chris: [starts smiling] then [nods "yes"]

Lai: [kissing him again passionately]

Maria: Wooooo! It's getting hot in here. [laughing]

Lai: That's my baby. Look at that smile. 

Maria: What about me babe? Maria Giselle Rodriguez? Your EX Girlfriend and now your second girlfriend. [laughing]

Chris: [stares at her for a moment]

Maria: Awww look at him trying to remember little ole me. 

Lai: [laughing] He's so freaking adorable. [pinching his cheek]

Chris: [reaches out to gently touch her face]

Maria: Hold on baby. I got something for you. [shows him a picture of them together] What about now?

Chris: [smirks] then [nods his head "yes"] 

Maria : Oh now, I get to kiss you too. [kissing him seductively]

Lai: [laughing] See babe. You have a fiancee' and a girlfriend. You're the man. [caressing his curls]

Chris: [starts smiling] then [reaches for them both]

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