The battle against Akaza had left him worn and beaten. By a miracle he had lived and made it back to the Butterfly mansion and went into Shinobu’s care and he lived. However he had been in a coma for several days, until he finally woke

“Mm..”

Rengoku slowly opened his eyes and sat up with a pained look and he felt a weight on his lap, he looked down to see you, your face was blotchy and stained with tears. Rengoku smiled gently as he caressed your cheek with his thumb

“Oh..my darling.”