MATEO I open my eyes and find Roseline on the bedside chair, her head supported by her arm, resting on the bed. She's sleeping, I can tell from the sound of her soft snores. I place my hand on her head, running it through the curls of her hair and she lifts her head slowly to look at me. "Mateo," She says, tears welling up in her eyes, "Baby you're back to us." I smile, wanting to say something, trying to say something but nothing comes out of my mouth so I just hold her hand and squeeze it. She begins to cry, "I missed you so much. You have no idea what it's been like living all these months with you in that state." I raise my hand to her face and wipe the tears rolling down her cheeks. She holds my hand with both of hers and presses a light kiss on it. "Say something to me," She

