Everleigh I walked into the quiet and sterile hospital room. I took a deep breath, trying to compose myself. My eyes locked onto Aleks lying motionless on the hospital bed. His face was peaceful yet distant as if he existed in a realm that I could not understand. Machines and cables were hooked up to his body, providing life-saving support. "What's wrong with him?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady. Isaac sighed deeply and said, "He is in a coma." His voice was grim. I could feel my heart sink as I realized that Aleks might never wake up. Isaac continued, "The doctors are still running tests, trying to figure out when he will wake up." Tears welled up in my eyes, and I could feel the sting of them as they rolled down my cheeks. Isaac looked at me with a gaze that seemed like i