Ryan Phillips, a speech and language pathologist in the physical rehabilitation unit of a major university hospital, has recently been wounded by the ending of a relationship. He is called in to treat a patient suffering from a traumatic brain injury. In the course of his treatments, he begins to have feelings for the man.<br><br>But is he ready to be healed, and will the patient heal enough to be able to return the love growing between them? Can he find the words to express it?

Finding the Words

He sat for several minutes trying to regain composure. When Ryan felt he was under control, he dialed Rita. 


Trying to sound reasonable and aloof, he said, “If Jeff calls again just take a message, please.”


“I’m sorry, Ryan; I didn’t know there was a problem.”


“No problem. Just don’t want to take personal calls at work,” Ryan fudged. 


Chapter 5