Can t Pick Your FamilyChapter 15 Aftermath
After five days the physicians decided to wake Deirdre from her coma. Maureen had recovered from her breakdown, and Deirdre's wounds were healed enough to allow her back into consciousness. The barbiturate drip was disconnected after morning rounds, and by early afternoon Deirdre showed signs of waking up. They had decided that Maureen should be alone with her when she woke up to reduce the emotional stress. Thus, when Deirdre opened her eyes Maureen was waiting outside her room...