Last week, however, nurses at Saint Rose Medical Center noticed unusual movement as they began their morning rounds. Emily, who had previously shown only reflexive responses, suddenly opened her eyes and followed staff members with her gaze.
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“It was subtle at first,” said ICU nurse Daniel Reyes. “But when I asked her to squeeze my hand, she did—twice. That’s when we realized something was changing.”
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Unable to speak due to muscle atrophy and neurological complications, Emily was given a notepad and pen. After several attempts, she managed to write three shaky but unmistakable words:
“Where is Michael?”
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