Chapter 65. A Deep Hit

George stirred in bed, the rays of sunlight brightening the room. He squinted and looked around, trying to adjust his sleepy eyes to his surroundings.

What was the time? He looked at the clock and saw 7:20am.

After a stormy day yesterday, the sun seemed to be rising too early today.

He sat up in bed, plopping a soft pillow behind him to support his back. He still felt a bit down but better than how he felt yesterday. 

Tony would be standing in for him to take care of his mother until he arrived at the hospital. He really hoped there would be positive news today about his mother regaining her consciousness.

The sweet aroma of baked potatoes and fried chicken caught his attention and he looked at the direction where the smell was coming from. The sight before him made George blink and rub his eyes…

About twenty steps away from the bed was Rachel sitting on their small dining table for two, with a