Suddenly, the doctor’s eyes widened, his face draining of color. He felt it—a faint, almost imperceptible pulse. A gasp escaped his lips, and he staggered back, his voice trembling with disbelief. “He’s alive,” he choked out, barely audible over the shocked cries that erupted from the crowd.

Panic ensued as the funeral home staff rushed forward, unsure of how to handle a situation they’d never encountered. The widow, overcome with a tumult of emotions, clutched her daughter tightly, tears streaming down her face as hope battled with fear. The guests were a flurry of activity, some reaching for their phones, others crowding around the coffin to witness the impossible.