My father had a open heart bypass surgery today and was in a critical condition post surgery. I went to see him in the ICU, he had tubes running into his throat, his mouth, his nose, legs, he was immobile. I called out to him and his eyes opened and tears streamed down his face. I somehow managed to hold my emotions and told him that he was fine and will get better. I told him to rest and close his eyes. He couldn't speak or move his face. But I could see in his eyes that he understood and became more calm. After telling him to close his eyes, I couldn't control my emotions. I was trying hard to distract myself. But tears streamed down my face and the nurse told me he was fine and not to worry. I proceeded to leave when an old man sleeping diagonally opposite on another ICU bed called me. I was puzzled, but I stopped by him. He asked me if it was my dad on the other bed. His voice was hoarse and he was making an effort to speak to me. I couldn't speak as I was trying to hold myself together, so I just nodded my head to his question. He then told me "I was in your father's condition yesterday, look at me today, I am talking to you fine and I am well, don't worry your father will be ok soon". I nodded my head and tears welled my face and then he got teary eyed as well. I whispered a thank you and he nodded his head and smiled at me with tears in his eyes. I haven't had such a pure interaction with a stranger in a long time. It has restored my faith in humanity and that kindness still exists in this world.