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When His Eyes Opened
Maya Ellison was the doctor on call, and she wanted one answer she could stand behind before she opened the door. The night nurse had called her because the patient's eyes were open, and his sister was already in the chair, holding his hand as if the question had settled itself.
His name was Daniel. He had not answered anyone since he was brought in. Maya knew the shortcut people take in that moment: eyes open, so he is back. She also knew why the shortcut fails. After a severe brain injury, wakefulness and awareness can come apart. A person can open their eyes, even pass through stretches of sleep and waking, and still show no sign of awareness.
Ruth looked up as soon as Maya stepped in. "He looked at me," she said. "Just now.