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The sterile hum of hospital monitors filled the room as Gale’s eyelids fluttered open, fighting the harsh glare of fluorescent lights. His body felt heavy, anchored by tubes and wires. He blinked, vision blurring then sharpening on the simple gold band on his left ring finger. Married? The concept was a void in his mind. Footsteps approached the doorway. A stranger entered, holding a coffee cup, their face draining of color as they realized he was awake. The air grew thick with tension and confusion.