As soon as we entered my heartbeat started beating rapidly and I saw Cathy running towards me with her arms outstretched.

“Carmen you are here!”

Cathy leaned forward and kissed my cheek.” He's so weak Carmen you will see what I mean. He's too weak to say much don't let him talk just smile at him.”

Smile! Carmen groaned.

Cathy opened the door of the room in which he lay and took my hand, leading me across the door towards the bed.

A nurse sat at the little desk. She turned her head standing up eyes curious. “Hello.” I glanced at her briefly before turning my head towards the bed....