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I think you struck a good balance in this chapter between hope and allowing us to feel good that Jim is awake and functioning and recovering on the one hand and recognizing that his regaining consciousness is the beginning, rather than the end, of his recovery - noting the longterm physical effects Jim needs to come to grips with and the psychological impact on his family and his relationship with them.

I'm looking forward to seeing Cece play more of a role, although I have to say I'm kinda with Pam that I'm not sure that disrupting her routine even further is necessarily the best thing for him. (Although I appreciate you noting here that this isn't entirely about Pam's motherly concerns, and there is an element here of how she feels like she's failed as a wife.)

Author's Response: Thank you so much for another review! Pulling your kid out of school isn’t an easy decision, and I think she’s feeling, as you mentioned, that she’s somehow failed him, and responsible for what happened to him. I will begin to explore that idea later as well. I think Cece’s presence is definitely going to have an impact on his recovery but also on their relationship. I’ve always envisioned him being closer to her, Relating to her personality more, and their relationship being one that’s based on similarities. I think that we’re going to see some aspects of what he’s “missed” as well. Thank you for continuing to read and review!