Away From Life (Series 1 Complete)

Chapter 4 He's Alive!

This is a channel 5 special report, a man was arrested today in connection with the shooting of the man who was celebrating his third year wedding anniversary, just a few months ago. In other news, the deadly disease that has spread on a planetary scale took another 10,000 lives today.

I was so confused as I was able to make out an image of her beautiful face. As the first words finally came out of my mouth. "What happened?" My wife sat me up for the first time in over three months, she explained that I had been shot in the face by a gang member. I had very limited mobility but the doctor explained he had to induce me into a coma in order to save my higher brain functions. However, he did not expect me to survive. No doubt it had been a miracle just to make it to the hospital. Nevertheless, I had made it and that I would make a complete recovery. "That's great!" my wife said. Yet through all this, all I could think of was; where's the food?! Damn, I was so hungry. I pictured a huge steak, fries, and a salad on the side. Instead, I got non-sodium chicken and a carton of milk that had expired last week. Yuck! But I ate it all.

I still had many doubts yet I was so happy to be alive, as I told my wife I would make up for the anniversary celebration.  I explained what I had planned for her; including the reservations I made at a fancy restaurant with mariachis and all. She laughed as my life returned to my soul to hear her. As she said, "He's back." The jokester who can't even afford to take the bus, but whose true love was the richest of them all. As I kissed my wife when suddenly we were interrupted by a loud voice.

My wife went to see as the police officer, who was in charge of my case, handed her a briefcase and explained to her that it belonged to me. It had been found lying next to my phone so they naturally assumed it was mine. I guess nobody else had claimed it. My curiosity overwhelmed the pain I had felt earlier. Then it dawned on me if I had been shot in the face what did I look like? I was very scared to even ask. Finally, I said to my wife, "Babe can you take me to the bathroom, please?!" "Is everything alright?" she said. I was sure there would be a mirror over the sink and my monster face in the reflection.