See you again

"Do you believe that there are other worlds out there?" She asked.

"Planets with life?" James asked.

"No. Like a multiverse."

"I don't."

"I do." Tye spoke. "We have not even fully understand how the human brain's work, pretty sure there are many more mysteries out there. Although I believe that some things are just there and we can't explain everything."

The three of them continued to play the question game. They all took turns to ask a question for the other two to answer. They avoided any more personal questions and focused on general and controversial topics.

After a while, they entered into a dirt road off the main road. The surrounding was just lush trees. The place looked like there was no security, but most of it was technology hidden in nature. Soon, they came up to a beautiful eastern inspired mansion.

"We're here."

James went out first to open the door for Lena. Lena stepped out and stared at the big mansion. Lena was happy, she will finally get to see Gary again, after such a long time.

"Even though you are not staying here, I can take you to a room to put your things there. I can take you to see Gary after."

Lena nodded. When they entered the mansion, Lena can see that everything was mostly wooden. The furniture and designs inside the mansion were rustic. There were several artworks on the walls, but nothing that reflected that this was a home. Was there anyone even living here? Lena could not see or sense anyone.

"The ground floor is where Gary is. The rooms are up the stairs." Tye explained.

They walked up a spiral staircase. Tye opened the first door and everyone entered. Lena spun around to get a good look at the room. Although she was not going to stay here, the room was very beautiful. It made her feel like a British Princess.

Lena placed her big bag and purse on the bed. James put down a big box on the wooden table. "Just give me one minute."

James and Tye left the room. Lena went to the big box and took out a smaller box from it. She opened it and it had the picture frame and the other items. She grabbed it and head out.

Tye led them back down and they walked to a long and dead hallway. He finally opened a big door and Lena could hear the beeping of the machines.

"There's another doctor aside from me and a team of nurses who are always on standby. Just press the green button there if you need any one of them." Tye pointed to the button that was on the wall next to Gary's bed. "I'll go see what we are going to have for lunch. I'll call you then when it's time to eat."

"Thanks."

Tye left first. James told Lena that he would just be outside the door. Lena took in a deep breath and walked over to Gary. She placed the picture frame on the table next to the bed. She saw that her lucky charm was hanging there too.

She went and grabbed a chair and pulled it next to the bed. "Hi. I missed you." Lena could see that he was growing facial hair on his face. It was weird because Gary always had a baby face. She grabbed his hand and held it with both of hers.

"There is so much that has happened. I broke into your house. I stole a few things, but I made sure to transfer some money to your bank account. I paid for your rent and feed your fishes. And I think your neighbor had a crush on you. She was at your funeral and she cried the most." Lena laughed.

"I brought your favorite book. Well, it's mine actually but yeah. It's a short children's book. I'll read it to you." Lena researched that sometimes people who are in a coma can hear people. Lena originally planned to bring Gary's favorite book to read for him.

She did not know his favorite book. She tried to grab something from his house, but there were all big and boring books. She brought something she loved instead. She'll ask him about his favorite book when he wakes up. At least something that was not a chapter book. She needed some pictures.

Lena read Gary the book. She made faces and sounds like she was reading the book to a child. When she finished it, Tye came back with her lunch. He knew that Lena would want to spend all of her time with Gary so he said she can eat in the room. Lena finished her food first and Tye came back. He showed Lena how the tube feeding works.

Lena was honestly a bit grossed out from that. Most of all, she was disgusted at the "food" that Gary had to eat. Gary was a man who loves eating good food. Lena really hoped that he would wake up soon. She would take him wherever he wanted to go to eat.

After both of them ate, Lena was alone with Gary again. Tye left some snacks and fruits on the table. Lena only brought one book so she just sat and stared at Gary. Lena held his hand again and placed her head on it.

"I am glad to see you again." Lena closed her eyes. "I really want to ask you how you know my name. I hope you remember. Do you remember? You called me... Shen Qian."

Gary's hand instantly grasped Lena's hands and she jerked up her head. "Gary?"

She looked at him, but his eyes was still closed. His hand was definitely holding her hands very tightly. She went up to press the button but then Gary started shaking uncontrollably. The machines were making weird beeping noises.

Lena pressed the button and walked to the bed and tried to help. "GARY?!"