'Ka-Ka-Ka…' Gerald made this sound every time he was asked about the donor, Paul.
Declan became suspicious that Gerald was pointing out something. He was quietly watching him.
Gerald's left hand used to shake so much that he couldn't even hold a hand properly. But his hand was no longer shaky, and he could make a fist, albeit not a tight one.
The therapy was clearly helping him improve his condition.
Declan was hopeful. He crouched down and took his hand in his. He could feel his grip loosely around his hand.
"Can you hold this?" He took out a pen from his coat pocket and gave it to him.
Gerald took the pen, but his hold was loose and shaky. He dropped it in a few seconds.
Declan felt bad when he saw his disappointed look. "No problem. Try to hold it."
He gave him the pen once more.