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Chap. 3 - Awakening

        The whole ride home was horribly silent. I was so scared for Daniel. Why? Why him?I didn't eat dinner that night I laid in bed all night thinking about his smile. The way his dimples showed so much... I dont just miss him anymore, I feel lost without him. He was my safe place.

        My mom received a phone call from the nurse who asked us to leave. She said Daniels pulse failed for three to five minutes, but hes stable now. She also said "Good News! Daniel has more brain activity, if it keeps increasing he may wake up in the next three months." My mom bolts into my telling me the news, i start breathing heavy i wasn't happy. I don't know why i wasn't happy... I was scared, there was a unsettling feeling in the stomach. I had the feeling that something was going to go wrong. I told my mom " I feel sick, Im going to get some rest". She says "okay i love you, goodnight." and she leaves a crack in the door.

        I lay down, with my heart pounding out of my chest and my whole body feeling like fire. The only thing I could think about was the fact that me and Daniel would never be the same. What if he wakes up and doesnt remember me? What if he doesnt even wake up? The questions piled up, and piled up till i felt like i was falling. I kept thinking to myself the best and wishing the best would happen.

        For the first time in a long time, i prayed. I prayed that all the wrong things i have done in my life wouldnt affect Daniel. Meaning. Not for my wrong to be casted down on him. I told God, i would do anything for everything to go back to where it was. Even though i knew it was impossible I still had faith. 

        I get up walk to the kitchen and get some water. I look over to the house phone and i see a flashing "1" meaning theres one voicemail. I walk over to the house phone putting the phone to my ear and press the word "PLAY" in red letters. The recording startes. " Hello Ms. Foster, This is Live Oak Creek Rehab Center, Im happy to tell you DANIEL BROWN awoke two hours ago. He's asking for Grace Foster, so if you get a chance and if Grace it up for it he would love to see her. Thank You and have a WONDERFUL NIGHT!!"

        I didnt want to wake up my mom this late to go.. So i took the car. I drove all through the night got lost a couples times, but i got there just as the sun started coming over the tree lines. I had butterflys in my stomach, i felt the exact same way when he looked into my eyes and told me he loved me for the first time. I walk slowly into the rehab center observing my surroundings. As soon as I got to the front desk i asked for Daniel "Daniel who?" I reply "Daniel, Daniel Brown..." she asked "Been a long night?" answering "The longest." She gives me the pass. I walk slowly down the hallway till i reach his door.