"Provided he doesn't reject the organs, we should see some real improvement in the next couple of days."
Chapter 27
"How's he doing?" Haley asked Karen. It was the next morning, and Haley had spent the night in Nathan's room. She felt more useful there…after all, he was conscious and responsive.
"He's doing well," Karen replied. She, of course, had spent the night at Lucas's bedside. "His vital signs are strong, and they've cut back the medication. Dr. Li says he should wake up soon. How's Nathan?"
"He's doing ok," Haley said. "He's really sore, but they're keeping him pumped full of pain meds, so it's bearable. He'll be as good as new in no time. Minus some organs, of course…"
"Haley, I just don't know how to tell him how grateful I am. Someday I'm going to make it up to him, I swear," Karen said. "Just as soon as Lucas gets better. I swear it."
"Don't worry Karen, they're both going to be fine. We all are," Haley replied.
Karen smiled meekly. "Aww, Haley—" she started, then stopped suddenly. "Haley, did you see that?"
"See what?" Haley asked, her concern evident in her voice.
"Lucas…he just…I swear, he just moved his hand," Karen said. "Lucas? Lucas, can you hear me? It's Mom, I'm here. Open your eyes for me, baby. Please…"
Lucas's hand moved again, this time accompanied by a soft moan. Karen glanced at Haley, this time smiling broadly. She was overcome with excitement.
"I'll get the doctor," Haley said, stepping out into the hallway.
She returned a moment later, Dr. Li in tow.
"He's waking up, Dr. Li! Look!" Karen said. Dr. Li stepped forward, performing a cursory visual examination of his patient.
Sure enough, a few moments later, Lucas's eyes fluttered open.