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”

“Honestly, Walter, sitting here every afternoon isn’t going to wake her up.”

Nothing.

“You need to stop doing this.”

Walter’s voice was tiny.

“I want to stay.”

“I know what you want.”

Lisa’s tone sharpened.

“But grown-ups have to make decisions.”