“Maddie?” Eliza’s fatigue fled. Had she imagined it, or had there been a response?
She squeezed again. A moment later Maddie definitely squeezed her hand.
“Nurse!” Eliza looked around.
The young woman rushed to the bedside.
“Problem?”
“I don’t think so. I think she squeezed my hand.”
The nurse took Maddie’s hand and gently gripped it. A moment later she smiled. “She sure did. Let me call Dr. Pendarvis. He’ll want to know immediately.” Patting Maddie on the shoulder, she headed for the phone at the desk.
“Maddie, wake up. It’s me, Eliza. I’ve come to visit you but you’re asleep.”
The older woman’s eyelids fluttered, and then Maddie slowly opened her eyes, gazing at Eliza.
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