It was early when Michael finished his duties at the hospital, so he decided to check on some of his other patients. He made his way to the main lobby desk. On the way there, he saw Todd and Blair walking down the corridor with Starr.

"Hey, Dr. McBain!" Starr said, as she waved to him.

"Hi Starr, how's it going?" Michael asked, smiling at Todd and Blair.

"My mom's here for a checkup." Starr said. She leaned over and whispered to Michael. "By the way, I'm still working on getting my mom and dad back together and I think I'm getting closer!"

"Great!" Michael whispered back. "Keep on working at it and I'm sure it will happen."

"What will happen?" Todd asked.

Blair looked surprised. She leaned over to Starr. "What were you sayin' to Dr. McBain, Starr?"

When Starr didn't answer, Blair looked at Michael.

"Sorry, patient confidentiality. Right, Starr?" Michael said, smiling at Starr.

Todd and Blair eyed Starr suspiciously.

"Come on, Starr." Blair said, pulling on Starr's arm.

"Bye, Dr. McBain." Starr said as Todd and Blair dragged her out of the hospital.

Michael laughed, waving at her.

Michael went to the desk and picked up a clipboard. He looked at the name; Ben Davidson. Poor guy had been in a coma for so long. For the first time, Michael at least had some idea of what Viki must be going through. He walked into Ben's room. As soon as Viki saw Michael, she stood and walked over to him.

"Michael..." she said, taking his hand.

"How's he doing?" Michael asked, looking at Ben.

Viki smiled and touched Ben's shoulder. "He's still the strong, silent type."

Michael smiled. He was always amazed by Viki's strength.

Viki looked at her watch. "I'd better go. Ben needs his rest." She walked over to Ben and kissed him. "Goodbye, my darling. I'll see you soon."

Michael looked at Viki. "Have-have you seen Marcie today?"

Viki smiled. "As a matter of fact, I saw her right before I came to visit Ben."

"Is-is she okay?" Michael asked.

"She looks a lot better, Michael, really." Viki said. She seemed pretty cheerful despite the horrible ordeal she's been through."

"You're sure she looked okay?" Michael asked again. He didn't want to sound as though he were doubting Viki, but after what happened to Marcie, he just needed a little more reassurance.

"Michael, what are you getting at?" Viki asked.

Michael swallowed the lump in his throat. "Is she still asking for Al?"

Viki gasped and sat down in the chair next to Ben's bed. "Oh God, Michael. How insensitive of me! Her doctors told me about Marcie's waking up but I had no idea she'd been asking for Al. I'm so sorry." she took Michael's hand again.

"It's okay." Michael said, looking down on the floor. "I was just wondering how she was."

Viki stood and put her hand on Michael's shoulder. "Darling, I know she recognized you, but she's probably a little scared right now. She's been through a lot. She'll come out of it, I promise."

"Thanks, Viki." Michael said, hugging her. "I think I'll go see her now."

"Take care, Michael." Viki said. "And don't worry, she'll be okay."

"So will Ben." Michael said, smiling at Viki.

Michael left Ben's room and made his way to the ICU. He'd been to Marcie's room so many times, he knew the way by heart.