Joaquin had undergone a long surgery, having been in critical condition, after being shot down mid-air and falling into the ocean during a fight against Japanese and American fighter jets.

But fortunately, he survived. You and Sam knew he’d make it, but of course there was always a lingering worry.

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Now, sitting in an uncomfortable chair next to his hospital bed as monitors beeped and his burned and cut body slowly breathed, you watched.

That was not long before his eyes twitched open and he saw your figure, his well known smile growing across his face.

“Look who it is.” He softly spoke out, his eyes adjusting to the light.