Nick Present. “How’s my father?” “His condition is stable.” Doctor Martin Karev picked up the tablet displaying my father’s medical history. “This is Dominic Garnett, your grandfather.” My children approached curiously where my father lies. “Dom.” Alana looked at me and then at her grandfather. “That’s right, although he’d probably prefer to be called grandpa.” I smiled at my daughter, her beautiful eyes watching me curiously, and then I saw both of them searching for their toys in their little backpacks. “Here,” Noah said, pointing to the empty side of the huge bed. A little surprised, I helped them get on the bed. They started playing and talking next to my father. The image touched me deeply. Now more than ever, I longed for him to wake up. I know my children will make him very h