85: A Surprise for Tom

6 weeks later

*Meri*

I am walking into the hospital to pick up Tom. He was allowed to come home two weeks ago, but he is still here three days a week for his physical therapy. He is working hard and had he had his way he would be here every day, all day.

He has gotten some feeling back, and he can move his legs a bit, but not yet walk. The doctors are praising him, telling him he is exceeding expectations, but Tom of course is not satisfied.

"Hi Tom ... Megan". I say as I walk into the physiotherapy room, seeing Tom stand between the bars, the most focused expression on his handsome face, his tongue poking out the side of his mouth. His therapist Megan is ready to support him.

"Hi sweetie". Megan says with her always bright smile. "Look at your man here, making progress ... show her Tom".

Tom looks at me, smiling. "Hi darling, I am walking".

"That's amazing Tom. Do you want to show me ?" I feel happiness bubbles inside, both because he is making progress, but also because I ha