More Than Gratitude

As Tess gradually regained consciousness, she slowly opened her eyes.

When she saw the hospital curtains, Caleb's worried face, and Gwen's reddened eyes, she couldn't help but cry.

Tess mused, 'I made it out. I'm safe.'

She had never experienced anything like that before, and now she couldn't fathom how she had gotten through it.

If it weren't for him...

Tess said, "Oh right, Gideon! Gideon is sti