Pixley Emergency Hospital

Oliver had been talking to his unconscious wife for hours, but he saw no sign of response. He was beginning to get frustrated. He was about to give up when the doctor who gave him the advice walked in.

"Any luck," the doctor asked.

"None whatsoever." Oliver responded dryly.

The doctor noted the frustration in his tone. "Don't give up, Mr. Douglas. She can hear you. I'm sure of it. It's just a matter of saying the right thing to draw her back out."

"What do you mean?"

"Well, I believe there are two sides to comas, the medical side and the spiritual side. Now, what we have been working on so far is the medical side of the coma. Maybe, it's time you try healing her from the spiritual side."

"And what does that have to do with me talking to her?" Oliver asked.

"Well, your wife being in a coma means that she is basically lost within herself. You talking to her can help find her way back to you. But in order to do that, you must say something that will touch her deep enough. Do you understand what I am saying?"

"I think so. Thank you, doctor."

"Anytime. I'm glad I could be of some help. You seem like a good person. So does your wife."

"Thank you and she is." Oliver responded with a smile. The doctor returned the smile and walked out of the room.

Oliver turned back to Lisa and stared at her while he thought. What could he possibly say to reach out to her? Just say what's in your heart, a voice within him said.

What's in my heart, what's in my heart, Oliver thought. What exactly is in my heart? Oliver realized he never really explored what was really deep down in his heart. He hadn't exactly been a robot, but he knew he hadn't been an open book either. He wasn't sure he could do it.

You have to, the voice said, for Lisa's sake. Oliver knew his conscious was right. He sat for another moment to think then shut of his brain and let his heart did the talking.

"Lisa," he began, "I know I haven't been a very good husband lately. I've been neglecting you and spending all my time on the farm. We haven't gone out or really talked to each other for quite some time. As a matter of fact, this is the most I have talked to you in months. It's just that, I waited so long to finally have the farm of my dreams, the life of my dreams. I was so blinded by that goal that I forgot that you were a major part of that dream, not just the farm. I sacrificed so much time to accomplish one part of my dream that I never noticed that the most important part of it was slipping away from me."

Oliver paused when he realized he was making no sense.

"Sorry, I know I'm rambling. It's just that I never really spoke from the heart before and I have so many thoughts and feelings flying out at once. What I'm really trying to say is that I love you. I love you more than anything else on this earth, the farm and all. I realize now that accomplishing my goals mean nothing unless your there to share it with me. And I promise that if you come back to me, I will spend more time with you and put our relationship above all else. But first you have to come back to me, Lisa. Please come back to me. Please!" Oliver began to plead with her.

Oliver paused for a moment, but again saw nothing. He had spoken from the heart and got nowhere. Now he was convinced that there was no hope. He kissed her softly on her lips and then laid his head on her bed and began to cry again.

Suddenly, Oliver felt a hand on his. For a while he was convinced he was imagining things, so he continued to lay face down on the bed. Then he heard a familiar voice.

"Olivah," Lisa said in a small voice. "Oliver, vhere are ve?"

Oliver picked up his head and stared at Lisa in disbelief.

"Olivah, you're crying. Please, don't cry. I hate it vhen you cry." Lisa put her hand to his face and wiped away the tears. Her touch snapped him out of his reverie.

"Lisa! Lisa, you're awake! You're awake! Doctor! Doctor!" Oliver ran to the door and yelled for the doctor. Instantly, the doctor ran in and smiled when he saw the cause of Oliver's excitement.

"Well, sleeping beauty finally awakes." The doctor walked over to Lisa's bed and began checking her over. "Here vitals are normal," he said once he was done. "How are you feeling, Mrs. Douglas?"

"Vell, I'm rather hungry."

The doctor smiled. "That's a good sign. I'll see if I can get you some dinner." The doctor left the room to give them some privacy.

"Olivah, vhat happened?" Lisa asked once the doctor was gone. "Vhy vere crying vhen I voke up?"

"You don't remember what happened?" Oliver asked, concerned.

"Vell, I remember the fire in the barn and I remember falling, but after that, I don't remember a thing."

"Honey, you hit your head and were in a coma for a week."

"Vhat!" Lisa asked, shocked at the news.

"Yes, you've been here for a week and scared us all to death. We thought we lost you."

"Oh, my poor dahling, I'm sorry I vorried you so." Lisa said.

"None of that matters now. You're back, and I couldn't be happier."

Lisa smiled as Oliver bent down to her and kissed her, long and sweet.

Reluctantly, Oliver pulled away and said, "I better go call everyone and tell them the good news. I'll be right back." Oliver walked out of the room and into the hall.

As Oliver walked down the hall, Oliver realized he had never been happier in his life. He was so excited to have his wife back, he thought he was going to burst with excitement. He felt like running to the roof of that hospital and shouting out to the world that he had his wife back. Instead, Oliver went to the payphone and excitedly called everyone he could think of to tell them that Lisa was all right and she had come back to him.

Yay! Lisa's awake! What a surprise…not! Come on! Who honestly thought I was going to let my favorite character die! Hee Hee! Anyway, keep reading, the drama and the romance isn't over yet! Oh, and please review!