V36
Beverly and the Doctor spend four days repairing as many of the damaged brain cells as they can. They finally decide that they have done all that they can, it's time to bring Kathryn back. Beverly's hand shakes as she presses the hypospray to Kathryn's neck.
She waits anxiously for the drugs to take effect. It's not long until Kathryn's eyelids begin to flutter. She holds Kathryn's hand, and her breath. Kathryn makes a low sound in her throat. The Doctor jumps in.
"Captain. Please do not try to talk. Or move. Or open your eyes. It has been a long time. While the stasis protected you from muscle and nerve damage, you will still feel the effects of weeks with no movement. In addition…"
Beverly glares at him and he shuts his mouth.
"What the Doctor is trying to say," she says softly, "is that you're going to be stiff and sore so don't try to move too quickly. Take your time."
"Don't forget her eyes.."
Another look and he stops.
"The lights will be very bright at first. It may be painful so go slow. Don't force anything. We can wait all day if you need."
A slight movement of Kathryn's head lets on that she heard and understood. Beverly is ecstatic. She can't help but grin as Kathryn's eyes start to open. Her pupils immediately constrict to pin points and she quickly shuts them. She tries again, slower this time. They find Beverly's face and begin to focus. The corners of her mouth pull up slightly. Beverly leans close.
"There's those beautiful blue eyes."
A bit more of a smile. Beverly's tears fall on Kathryn's cheeks but neither care.
"You did it Katie. It's all over. You beat the unbeatable."
Another slight head movement, this time side to side. Her voice is barely a whisper but Beverly hears her loud and clear.
"We."
Beverly nods. "You're right. We did it. Together."