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Chapter 9

Abigail came over the next day. Ben was still there with Riley.

"How is he?" Abigail asked.

"Still the same," Ben sighed, "the doctor said if he doesn't wake up in the next few days, then he might not ever wake up."

Abigail became sadden at that.

"Abigail I'm worried," Ben confessed, "what if he doesn't wake up? I don't think I would be able to live. Yes I would have you and mom and dad, but I wouldn't have my best friend to make all the sarcastic comments. Plus it would just prove to Ian he won."

"Ben you can't think like that. Riley is strong. He'll get through this and he will wake up," Abigail reassured.

"I hope you're right Abigail. I hope you're right," Ben sighed.

"Of course I'm right. I'm a women aren't I?" Abigail smiled.

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It was now later in the day. Ben was alone with Riley.

"Riley please wake up. You have to. You need to fight this. If you don't wake up, Ian won. I know you don't want that. So wake up," Ben pleaded.

Something twitched in Ben's hand. Riley's eyes started to flutter.

"That's it Riley. Come on open your eyes. Open your eyes for me. Please open your eyes," Ben pleaded grasping Riley's hand.

Riley's eyes fluttered open.

"Ben is that you?" Riley asked with a horse voice.

"Yes it's me. I'm here. How are you feeling?" Ben asked.

"Dizzy and tired," Riley gasped, "how long have I been out?"

"Almost three days," Ben answered, "I'll be right back. I'm going to get the doctor."

Riley barley nodded as he drifted off to sleep.