Great-Grandfather slowly opened his eyes, blinking against the brightness of the bright lights in his room.
He glanced around the room, disoriented, until he saw Amanda sitting beside him. It was at that point that he felt her warm hands intertwined with his.
The doctor glanced at Amanda and then back to Great-Grandfather. “He’s stable now, but the news he received caused a brief cardiac event. His heart essentially stopped for a moment, but i managed to get it back under control. His condition is critical, and he’ll need to be on medication for a while.”
Amanda tightened her grip on Great-Grandfather’s hand, her face showing concern. “Is there anything else we should know?” she asked quietly.
“Yes,” the doctor replied, giving her a serious look. “He should avoid any further stress. H
