After conducting a comprehensive examination, I was happy to discover that she had not sustained any damage that could not be repaired. There was a glimmer of optimism despite the fact that she was emaciated, anemic, and suffering from anaplasmosis. I was confident that she could make a full recovery if she followed a healthy diet, got lots of rest, and was showered with affection. And so it was that I embarked on the trip that would bring the Countess back to consciousness. As time went on, she became more powerful. Not only did the care and attention she got begin to cure her body, but it also began to repair an aspect of her spirit. She immediately came to the realization that, in contrast to her previous, she was not a burden to us.