“She’s going to be fine. What she’s experiencing is perfectly normal for what she’s been through.” The nurse looked over at Kiki and smiled. “You’re lucky to be alive. Welcome back.”

“The house was on fire and a fireman carried me out,” Kiki took a deep breath, but found it hard to breathe. “I need to thank him.”

“Right now, you need to get some rest.” The nurse’s lips curled into a concerned smile. “My name is Olivia. If you need anything, just push this button right here.” She placed a slender rectangular object with a call button next to Kiki’s hand. “I’ll be right back.”

“Thank you,” Kiki replied...