Wake Up

Johny still did not wake up. It had already been a day and a night, and there was no sign that he was going to wake up. Ceres stayed by Johny's bedside the whole time. She found herself so helpless that she could do nothing but pray. She had already asked Ruby again and again. Ruby's answers were the same. At present, he was out of danger. His vital signs were stable, but the brain damage was impossible to estimate. Ceres helped Johny tucked-in quilt, and Swedum called again. She went out and answered the call. "Mommy, has daddy recovered? I want to see daddy in the hospital," said Swedum anxiously. Ceres had no choice but to comfort him. "Swedum, be good. The doctor said that daddy is out of danger. It's just that daddy is too tired and needs a good rest. Go to bed. When Daddy wakes up, I'll tell you, okay?" Swedum said, "Mommy, you can't lie to me." Swedum seemed to already know the adults' tricks inside and out. Ceres said, "Okay, Mommy won't lie to you." Swedum said, "Well, daddy i