Chapter 5: Awakening

Late that night, Roger laid in his bed, unable to sleep. Mimi slept soundly next to him.

Roger stared at the ceiling thinking about what happened that day. The doctor's prediction that

Mark would not be alright, the girls crying, the stress still lingered through Roger's mind. His

ears were focused on that long awaited phone call that would hold the truth. Whether Mark

would remember anything, or need something to help him breath. The hours froze during these l

last couple of weeks. Roger lost sleep each night he entered the loft without his best friend. How

could God take away mark from his family? How could he die so young.

Speakkk. Roger gritted his teeth, haunted by the other voice on the phone. "Hello this is Doctor

Studley calling for Mr. Davis."

"Yes Doctor." Roger answered.

After a few minutes, Roger ran into the room and woke Mimi up.

"Mimi! Mimi wake up! Call the others!" he exclaimed.

"What is it Roger?" Mimi asked.

"It's Mark, he's waking up. They want us all to come down." Roger said happily.

Mimi smiled and immediately, she phoned the others, and Roger and Mimi left the loft.

The bohemians walked through the endless halls, reaching Room 206. Before they could

enter the room, Mark's doctor stopped them.

"I only want to speak with you guys for a moment." Dr. Studley said. " I wanted you all

to come in because Mark should have familiar faces to wake up to. Then, we can see if he has

any memory loss. Also, I want to test his motor skills to see If he would need any physical

therapy. Now, I'll let you see him, but just be patient with him. Let his adjust for himself."

The bohemians entered the room one by one. Roger at the footboard, Mimi and Maureen

at Mark's side and the others finding space wherever. Mark was still in the coma, hooked up to

the oxygen tube.

"Mark, wake up honey." Mimi said. "Look Mark, we are all here for you. Collins, Joanne,

Maureen, Angel, Roger; even Benny. Just open your eyes babe."

Sure enough, Mark started to stir in his bed. Dr. Studley walked in as Mark started to open his

eyes slowly. His eyes, squinting from his lack of glasses started to circle rapidly. He opened his

mouth and then closed it in defeat, as if he couldn't talk. He tried to move, but he was restrained

by the wires connected to his body.

"Mr. Cohen, can you follow my direction?" Dr. Studley asked. She got up and walked to

where Mark could easily see. Slowly, he nodded, bringing in sighs of relief.

"Who is this person?" Dr. Studley asked as she pointed to Roger.

Mark followed to where Dr. Studley pointed to and he focused on the face. " He looks familiar.

Wait, isn't he my roommate?" Mark thought to himself. Slowly and softly, he spoke:

"Roger."

The bohemians smiled, but Roger had tears in his eyes, seeing something that he never

though that he would ever hear again; his best friend saying his name. Mark pointed a finger at

each person and said their names, producing both applause and tears.

"Mark, do you remember what happened to you?" Roger asked.

Mark thought to himself. All he could remember was darkness. Slowly, he took a breath and

said:

"Filming...car...darkness." he said.

"Mr. Cohen, I should tell you that you had punctured lungs, which is why you are

connected to oxygen, and a skull fracture which we repaired, and a coma." Dr. Studley informed.

"What...day...it?" Mark slurred.

"His speech should be normal in a day or two." Dr. Studley said to the bohemians. "Today is May 12th.

You have been out for four weeks."

Mark's white eyebrows rose in shock. He slowly turned his head to Mimi and asked:

" Where...glasses...Mimi?"

Mimi looked at Roger, who walked over to Mark. " Here you go Mark." he said as he placed the

glasses over Mark's face. As he pulled away, mark smiled softly.

"Better." he said.

Dr. Studley walked over to Mark's bed and felt his arms and legs. Despite being thin and

jocked, Mark's limbs responded well towards the touch. She smiled and said:

" I think Mark is going to be fine. His physical muscles respond normally, All we need to

see are his lungs. But I think he should spend time with his family. See you tomorrow Mark."

Mark waved slightly as the doctor left the room. Maureen kissed him on a cheek. Mark looked over to Joanne and said:

"Joanne... Don't kill."

Everyone laughed. Roger smiled and kissed Mimi, knowing that Mark will be okay again.

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