He missed her. He took his son from the captain's arms and said to the baby, “Let's go see if your mom has woken up. If she hasn't, then you and I will wake her up."

The captain felt a pang of pain. He patted Wesley on the shoulder, but left his words unsaid. After saying goodbye to Keith and Cecelia, he walked out of the Leonard Residence with Wesley.

After the guest's car drove off, Wesley walked with his son towards the entrance of the apartment complex.

For the convenience of visiting Blair, Wesley had her transferred to the hospital near their home.

In the ward, he put his son on the bed next to his mother and told him,

"Gifford, say hi to your mom. Say ‘Wake up, Mommy.'"

Holding her hand, Wesley took out a ring from his pocket and put it on her finger. She was so thin now that the ring did not fit anymore. But

Wesley insisted that she wear it.

‘After she wakes up, I'Ll help her glow Like a mother-to-be again,

Wesley mused.

Gifford Leonard crawled forward towards Blair and sat on her leg, looking at the woman who was asleep every time he saw her. She wasn't very interesting to him.

Wesley thought Gifford might call Blair "Mama." That was doable, but the child made no sound. So Wesley patted him on his bottom and urged,

“Mama.”

"Mama," Gifford called, reaching out his tiny hand to grab Blair's.

Blair's hair had grown much longer. A few strands had fallen loose, covering her forehead. Wesley tenderly tucked it behind her ear.

“Honey, our son's here to see you. You've been sleeping a Long time.

Could you open your eyes and hold him?"

There was no change. She still had her eyes shut, her breathing regular.

“Honey, the New Year is just around the corner. What are you wanting?

Tell me. I'll buy it for you. You said you wanted to buy me a down jacket. You always said I wasn't wearing enough. If you get up, we can go shopping with our son."

Gifford held Blair's finger and shook it.

“Mama,” he called lightly.

Wesley stroked his head and said, “Attaboy. Keep saying it. When your mom hears you, she'll wake up."

Later, after placing Gifford on the sofa, he fetched a basin of water, grabbed a towel and started cleaning Blair's body. Meanwhile, he kept an eye on his son.

Two hours later, carrying Gifford, Wesley walked out of the ward and into the attending physician's office.