"JASON...?"

Evelyn searched his pale and weak face as his eyes fluttered open and focused on her. When he saw her, a smile broke out on his face.

"Hey!" Jason whispered, his voice hoarse from disuse.

Evelyn's heart swelled with relief. "I was so worried about you," she said, her voice shaking. "Are you okay?"

He reached up to brush her face but she took his hand in midway and squeezed it gently. "I think I'm okay now," he said.

"You think?" Evelyn dropped his hand, ...