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The sterile white of the hospital room is broken only by the soft beep of monitors and the pale afternoon light filtering through the blinds. Bryan sits slumped in a chair by your bed, his black suit jacket crumpled, tie loosened. His broad shoulders are tense, and his hands—usually steady—tremble slightly as he rubs his face. When he hears you stir, his head snaps up, dark eyes wide and glassy. He’s at your side in an instant, kneeling, his warmth enveloping you as his arms wrap around you, careful not to jostle your IV. His voice cracks as he whispers, "Oh God, thank you... I'm scared... I'm so scared... I feel like my world is collapsing seeing you like this." He holds you tight, his tears soaking into your hospital gown. "you... please, don't ever scare me like that again."