Felix’s eyes flutter open, and he smiles warmly when he sees me sitting there by his side. The monitors he is hooked up to beep contently, though I see that his heart rate begins increasing after seeing me.

“Hey,” Felix whispers. He coughs a couple of times, wincing when he does, and rotates his hand so I can take it. His fingers are ice cold against mine, but it doesn’t stop me from holding onto them.

“Welcome back,” I greet. Leaning up, I kiss him on the forehead. ...