Lina's POV - Hospital Room, 4:15 AM
I'm still holding Rio's hand when the doctor comes in.
She's older, maybe fifty or so. She has a serious face. She's been checking Rio's test results.
"I'm Dr. Morales," she says, and she pulls a chair close to me. "I need to ask you some questions about your husband."
"Okay," I say. My heart is beating fast.
"How long has he been having these episodes?" she asks, looking at her clipboard.
"Episodes?" I ask. "What do you mean episodes? This is the first time I've seen him like this."
The doctor looks confused. "The first time since you've been married?"
"Yes," I say. "The very first time. I've never seen him like this before."
Dr. Morales writes something down. She frowns a little.
"Has he complained of any symptoms recently? Headaches? Fever? Anything?"
"No," I say. "Nothing. He seemed fine."
"And the nightmare?" Dr. Morales asks. "Does he have nightmares often?"
