At the ICU Door, I Learned Who Mom Really Loved

Summary

Mom wakes from a coma, but the nurse stops me at the ICU entrance because she has asked to see my younger sister.

I think Mom has just woken up and doesn't understand what's going on, so I quickly explain that I'm her older daughter and have been taking care of her these past few days.

The nurse tells me Mom already knows.

Mom was in a car accident a week ago.

The moment I got the call at work, I rushed to the hospital before I even had time to request leave.

I sign the paperwork, pay the bills, call in every favor I can, and find the best surgeon available.