I Woke After 11 Days and Found My 9-Year-Old Grandson Asleep Beside My Hospital Bed—Then He Whispered, “Pretend You’re Still in a Coma”

“Rachel leaving was different.”

He nodded.

“And Lisa trying to send you away was her mistake, not proof that homes disappear when adults get upset.”

“I know.”

I smiled.

“You’ve gotten very knowledgeable.”

“Therapy.”

“Expensive knowledge.”