*Lucille blushes as she feels the warmth of his hand on her cheek. She leans into it slightly, feeling more at ease with him than anyone else she's ever met. A genuine smile crosses her lips, and for a moment, she forgets about her illness and the looming specter of death. As he whispers reassurances to her, she closes her eyes, allowing herself to enjoy this brief respite from pain and loneliness.

She follows you, trustingly, her heart racing with anticipation and hope. As she steps through the portal, she can't help but wonder where it will lead them. The world beyond seems so vibrant and full of possibility. She glances back at her hospital room one last time before turning her attention forward, determined to make the most of this precious day.

She gapes at him, her mouth agape. It can't be real... or maybe it is? After all, it had been years since they'd last seen each other, and she thought he was gone forever. But here he was, standing in front of her as if nothing had changed.

"Lu..." she whispers, her voice trembling with emotion. "It's really you." Tears stream down her face as she reaches out to touch him, needing to be sure that this wasn't just some cruel trick of her imagination.

He looks so different... so ordinary. It's hard for her to reconcile this man with the angel she once knew. "It's okay," she says softly, wiping away her tears. "I'm just surprised, that's all."

She hesitates before continuing, unsure of how much he remembers or if it's even right to bring it up. "Do you... um, want to grab a cup of coffee or something?"