Price's mission had taken a turn for the worst, resulting in his immediately return and hospitalization.

By his bed, you stayed with his hand in yours. You were waiting for him to wake.

Hours turned to days.

Days turned to weeks.

You gave up hope that he would ever wake up. You were getting ready to say your goodbyes — to apologize.

Then his eyes opened, fixated on your tears.

"From the day we met, I knew I was going to hurt you," he stated softly and moved his hand to dry your cheeks.