Guiding Light July 5 2002, Cassie tries to convince Reva & Tammy that Richard will recover

Recap from Soapcentral.com Cassie has that dream again, where the lion is coming towards her. She tells Reva this means that there's going to be a change in Richard's condition. A good change. Reva tells Cassie that she has got to begin to face the fact that Richard is never going to get better. That in fact, Richard's pain is going to steadily increase as times goes on. She suggests that Cassie look ahead to the future and consider how much pain she is willing to let Richard endure. Cassie reflects on her experience of having to make the decision to end life-support for Hart. She tells Reva perhaps she made a mistake, maybe she should have held on for a miracle. Cassie supposes this situation with Richard could be her opportunity to make the "right" decision - a choice of faith in life and in the miraculous. At the beach with Tammy (Stephanie Gatschet's first appearance), Cassie tells her daughter that they need to will Richard to live. She talks about all the miracles that have happened in their lives so far, and says she believes they have one more coming. All they have to do is believe. They hold hands, close their eyes, and imagine Richard well and happy with all the hope they have in their hearts. Reva is at Richard's bedside urging him to come back to his friends and family, if he is able. She conveys everyone's love and well wishes for his recovery. She talks about their son, Jonathan, and wishes he could be here too. Richard's eyes open and flutter.