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Since we both had cars and I wanted to talk to Cole briefly before we met with Mary, I suggested we meet at a Starbucks near her house. Cole was groggy in my office and out of it when I left. I needed reassurance in the light of day that he still agreed to our bargain. He arrived shortly after I did with a smile on his face which I took as a positive indication. He looked clean with clear eyes and his pupils were normal sized. His face and body had regained its normal shape prior to his coma. He dressed in khakis and a long-sleeve blue jersey and was excited at the prospect of getting out of his parent’s home.
“I brought a suitcase and some things in case I’m staying there today.” He dropped into a chair.
I didn’t want to dampen his enthusiasm, but it was a couple days until the 1st
