*Eric*

I can’t even begin to describe the relief I felt when she woke up this time. I had my Claire back. I would’ve given anything to see her smile again.

“How long have I been asleep this time? I know you laid here for at least twelve hours without moving, just so I could sleep peacefully,” she said, her fingers still running over my facial hair, her unique eyes taking inventory of my face like she still wasn’t sure I was really here with her.

“How do ...