Chapter 24

A month later, after the doctors declared Joshua might never wake up again, Emily began spending every day by his bedside. Looking at him laying so still in bed, she felt a complicated mix of emotions. "Was it worth it? Am I worth getting hurt for?" "You're one lazy ass, Joshua. Sleeping for an entire month is just crazy." "I met your parents today. They're kind and never blamed me, though they're aware I put you in this state. They just told me to take care of myself because that's the only way to deserve what you did for me. I think they're right." "Joshua, aren't you going to wake up? Mr. and Mrs. Reed cry themselves to sleep every night, so how could you bear to see them mourn their child?" "Just wake up, alright? If you'll wake up, I'll promise you anything…" Emily rambled on endlessly as she sat by the bed in a daze. The doctors said talking to him might help wake him up, so no matter how many people told her Joshua might never wake up again, she kept coming every day to t