“Is she?… Is she awake?” Tina asks with a shaky voice.

“Yes, she finally decided to sleep no more.” The doctor replies.

“How is she? Does she remember? Is she okay?” Tina asks.

“She’s still very groggy, she seems to understand what’s happened, she’s uttered a few words, one which was your name.” The doctor says with a smile.

“Really?” Tina asks just to make sure as the tears kept coming.

“Yes. The first word was water, then your name.” The doctor says.

“Oh baby, mama B is awake.” Tina whispers to Evan, still holding on tight to him. He smiles and giggles and says mama.

“And she’s okay?” Tina asks nervously.

“She seems to be okay, considering. She’ll have a long recovery, but I believe that she will recover fully.” The doctor says with a smile.

“Thank you, thank you.” Tina whispers. “What can I see her?” She asks.

“We’ll have to do some more tests, but I’ll have a nurse come out and get you in a little while, okay? Then you can see her for a few minutes. I won’t allow anyone to be in there for long periods. She needs rest and the only way she’ll get that is to be left alone and sleep.” The doctor says.

“Oh okay, I understand that. How long until she can have more visitors?” Tina asks.

“I would say a few days. That will give her some time to get a little of her strength back and maybe be more awake. She’s very groggy and I suspect she’ll be that for a few days. We are keeping her semi-sedated, so she will get the rest she needs, but she’s also groggy from the pain medication.” The doctor says.

“Okay.” Tina says. “But I could come during the regular visitor hours? Would that be okay? Or too much?” Tina asks.

“That would be okay, but only one person at a time.” The doctor says. “I should get back. I’ll get a nurse to come get you when we’re done.” He adds.

“Okay, thank you. Thank you for saving her.” Tina says with a smile.

“You’re welcome.” He replies and disappears down the hallway.

Tina goes to sit down again. She takes out her cell-phone and dials Maryann’s number.