Michael opened his eyes and looked around the room. What time was it? He looked at his watch. Oh man...
He realized that he'd been sitting with Marcie almost all day. He kissed her hand. It's too quiet in here...
Michael stood up and rummaged through the backpack he'd brought with him. He'd brought Marcie several bouquets of flowers in just the last two days. Combined with the flowers from Marcie's friends and from Llanview University, the room smelled wonderful.
He pulled out yet another bouquet, along with a CD. The doctor had suggested that he play familiar music which would hopefully will Marcie out of the coma. Carefully, he placed the CD in the player. A familiar song filled the room. It was the Simply Red song that they had danced to on Valentine's Day at Capricorn. The words took him back again to that night, when she was in his arms...
'Cause it's you. You make me feel brand-new..."
He looked out the window, remembering that wonderful moment. Suddenly he heard a faint noise. He'd heard the song so many times that he knew it wasn't the CD. His heart raced as he turned to Marcie. She moved her head and sighed.
Michael moved toward her and was overcome with emotion. She was awake!
"Marcie!" He said. He grabbed her hand as she opened her eyes and looked around the room.
"Welcome back, Sweetie!" Michael said, kissing her hand. Marcie pulled her hand away but Michael was too excited to notice. He let go of her hand and ran to the door.
"Get Marcie's doctor, NOW!" he shouted to the receptionist. "She's awake!"