Alicia's voice quivered as she asked hesitantly, "So, I can really see you?" Memories of Tobias's recent call, during which he mentioned the possibility of a future meeting, came flooding back to her. Was the future arriving so soon?"Yes, that's right. Monday is visitation day at the hospital. But if you don't want to see me, I understand," replied Tobias, his voice even huskier than before as he coughed a few times.Alicia's guilt resurfaced upon hearing his coughing. "Are you okay? Which hospital are you in?" she asked, concerned."I'll have Ellis pick you up if you want to come," said Tobias, with more coughing. "If you change your mind, you can always tell him. Maybe you'll be disappointed and scared when you see me."Alicia interrupted him, her mind made up. "No, I won't change my mind. I'm looking forward to seeing you. No matter what you look like, I won't be afraid because I'm your wife," she said firmly.As Tobias chuckled softly on the other end of the line, Alicia couldn't
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