Brandon's feet strode very quickly down the hospital hallway. His feelings were mixed. He didn't even think about Andy, who was far behind him. He just wanted to look into those two beautiful eyes that had been closed, and he had missed so much. His heart warmed; Brandon was willing to trade everything if Vanesa would ask him so they could live happily without interference from others. The news that Vanessa had finally woken up after a long coma stopped his whole world in its tracks. Every step brought him closer to the room where the woman who once filled his life was. As soon as Brandon opened the door, he saw Vanessa sitting on the bed, her eyes wide open and looking tired. The moment felt like a never-ending dream- the woman he thought was gone forever was back. The woman who had

