When His Eyes Opened

Elliot walked over to the intensive care unit and sat on a bench outside.

Mike sat down next to him.

“Go home and get some rest,” Elliot said.

” I’m used to staying up at night. I won’t be able to sleep if I went back now.” Mike leaned back against the chair and scrolled through his phone. 

“I’m looking for sources in Bridgedale… It’s not like people who have this rare blood type don’t exist. Why do you think nobody’ s donating? Are we not offering enough money?”

“Not everyone knows their blood type, and not everyone knows about our needs.” Elliot’s eyes were cold as he said, “The world’s bigger than we think it is. Plenty of people live in areas with no electricity or water. They don’t even know what the internet is.”

Mike stared at him carefully and said, “That makes sense. I think I know why all those women fall for you. You’re capable, but you also sometimes drive people mad.”

“Please elaborate. ” Perhaps it was because of the silence of the night, but Elliot felt calmer.

“Do you know what I like about Chad?” Mike gave him an example and said, “We tell each other everything. There are no secrets between us. I think most couples are just like us. You and Avery aren’t like that, though. Maybe it’s because you’re someone who sits at the top of the pyramid, so you have more secrets that you can’t reveal to others.” 

turned

but you’ll only continue to fight endlessly if you don’t close the gap between the two of you. She won’t marry you no matter how many kids you have and

slightly as a hint

need her to marry me, Mike. I just want Robert to get better and raise the children with her. ” He lowered his gaze

that really what you think?” Mike chuckled

“Yes.”

someone else in

felt a lump in his throat as he found it hard to answer his questions.Of course, it would be impossible for him to be carefree.He won’t marry, but he also did not want to

the intensive care unit burst open as the doctor

is improving, Mr. Foster, ” said

their feet as different levels of joy appeared on their

the blood enough?” Elliot asked

we had a little more as back—up. His condition improved because

more right away, ” Elliot

“Me, too!” Mike exclaimed.