"Dad you're awake!" Alex says stunned. Harry smiles and says "Yes it looks that way." Stevie rings the buzzer beside the bed and quickly staff attends. "Mr Ryan can you please wait outside we just need to run some tests on your Father?"
Outside in the hall way Alex stands with Stevie in his arms. Stevie asks. "What did Nick say?" Alex smiles and says "Well he was half asleep but mumbled something about getting dressed and he'd be here as fast as he could."
Stevie steps back and looks up at him and says "Alex you should ring your Mother." His face darkens and says "No Stevie he's here because of her." Stevie says "True but he's also here because he lied to her for over thirty years, plus you said she had tears in her eyes when she came to see him. Alex you don't shed tears over someone you hate."
Alex refuses to speak to his Mother he hands his phone to Stevie as says. "You can ring her but I'm not." Stevie stands for a moment deep in thought then dials the number "No it's Stevie Hall, yes, we just thought you'd like to know Harry's regained consciousness. Yes, well we aren't sure yet the Doctor is still in with him. Yes ok hang on." Stevie tries to hand the phone to Alex but he shakes his head so Stevie gets back online and says "Sorry Liz he's a bit emotional at the moment. Yes I will Ok yes we'll let you know Bye."
Nick and Tess arrive and ask after Harry. Stevie explains her conversation with Liz and Nick is thankful that she thought to ring her. Alex isn't amused. Half an hour later they're allowed back in to see Harry they chatter on for another half an hour and the Doctor returns with two policemen. "Mr Ryan we've come to get a statement from you." Harry looks at them and says "Why are you here and what is the statement for?"
Alex says "Harry you've been injured and they're here to find out how?" Harry looks at the police and says "I have nothing to say to you. It was an accident pure and simple. I fell and hit my head.' The police officer says. "Mr Ryan we found the paper weight on the floor and it has your ex wife's finger prints on it." Harry looks at him and says "Liz lived in that house for thirty years her finger prints are on everything. I want no charges laid do you understand none." The Doctor and the police are about to leave when the Doctor turns back and says " Your Dad has had a big day it might be time to let him have some rest."
The four stay for another fifteen minutes then say goodnight to Harry and leave as Alex get close to the door Harry calls him back. "Alex I'm sorry." Alex looks puzzled and says "What for Harry?" Harry looks at him and says "I think I was wrong about Stevie." Alex nods his head and says "I know you were but its ok." Harry adds "Alex give your Mother a call and tell her I said I heard her." Alex looks puzzled and says "Dad I don't want to speak to her." Harry smiles and says "Alex a wise woman once told me anger is like holding on to hot coals the only person it hurts is the one holding onto them. Call your Mother."
Back at the hotel the four sit and have a beer. "I'm starving are we going to eat yet?" Tess asks. "Yes I'm hungry too." Stevie adds then asks "Alex you're very quiet are you alright?" He sits for a little while before answering "Harry wants me to ring Mum and tell her something." Nick says "What?" Alex looks at him and says "Harry said tell your Mother I heard her."
Stevie taps him and says "See I told you coma patients can hear. I wonder what she said." Nick offers "Well he had tears on his cheeks after she came to visit." Tess is amazed "Harry and tears just don't go together do they!" Alex says "Maybe she just said sorry." Stevie looks at him and says "No I think it was something more personal than an apology Alex." Tess agrees "Yes I think Stevie's right I'm sorry wouldn't make Harry cry it was deeper than that."
Alex stands and says "I'll go and ring Mum. Stevie can you order for me please." She replies "Sure Alex." Alex walks outside while Tess, Nick and Stevie order. Outside Alex sits on one of the benches and dials his Mothers' number. "Hi Mum yes it is. No he's alright so far. Yes I know Mum. I know all about being angry enough to hit him. No he doesn't want charges laid. Yes she insisted on ringing you yes she did I know you do Mum. No Mum Harry asked me to ring you. Yes he wanted me to tell you something. Yes he said Alex ring Mum and tell her I heard her. Mum, Mum are you there?
Stevie walks outside and Alex watches as she walks towards him. "Mum are you alright? Yes ok. Are you sure? I'll ring you in the morning then. Ok? Yes, I will tell her. I love you Mum bye." Placing his phone in his pocket he reaches out for Stevie she walks into his embrace and says. "Alex are you alright?" He hugs her , kisses her softly and says. " Yes I'm good I've got you in my arms." She chuckles and says " Oh you are smooth aren't you." He laughs and hugs her tightly. " How's your Mum?" He inhales and says " She said to tell you thank you for ringing earlier and when I told her what Harry said she couldn't speak. You were right it was bigger than sorry but I don't know what."