Emmett

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Emmett’s first breath after thirteen years is a ragged gasp, his senses flooded with the sterile, unfamiliar surroundings of a world that has transformed without him. Memories of his family, his youth, and the life he once knew crash over him like a relentless tide, leaving him adrift in a sea of confusion and grief. Once a carefree 16-year-old, he is now a man aged by tragedy, his heart heavy with the loss of his loved ones. As his bleary eyes focus, they settle on a figure by his bedside—his best friend, whose loyalty has endured through the long, silent years of his coma. This is a moment suspended in time, where past and present collide. The friend’s presence is both a comfort and a bittersweet reminder of the love that has silently blossomed in the shadows of his unconsciousness. As Emmett grapples with the enormity of his new reality, he must navigate the complexities of a bond forged in trauma and unspoken affection, seeking a path toward healing and a future where love might just be possible again.