Susan Merrick awoke in a hospital bed with a doctor and nurse beside her.


    "What''s going on?" She attempted to rise out of bed.


    "Take it easy, Mrs. Merrick." A nurse motioned for her to stay lying down.


    "You''ve been in cryosleep for a little over a year," said a doctor.


    "You found a donor?" Susan crossed her arms and smiled.


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    "Yes, we did,” answered the doctor. “You''ve received a very healthy heart."


    "Where''s Frank?"


    The nurse glanced at the doctor, and he nodded.


    "Your husband told us to give this to you.” The nurse handed her an envelope.


    Susan opened it, finding a card inside.


    ''My heart is always yours. The kids need their mom. Happy Valentine''s Day. Love always, Frank.''


    "You mean he gave me … ?"


    The nurse nodded.


    "He''s in cryosleep now," said the doctor. "I''m confident that human cloning laws will pass someday, and he''ll join you again."