After a risky surgery to keep Michael from slipping into a persistent vegetative state, Michael wakes up. Garrett explained that while Michael healed physically, his mental and emotional health would cause drama. Because Michael and his adoptive half-sister Kristina Davis (Lexi Ainsworth) have very little contact growing up, the writers considered developing a romance between the two.
Following surgery to prevent Michael from becoming permanently unconscious, he wakes up. Garrett explained that while Michael physically recovered, his mental and emotional state would cause problems. The writers considered creating a romance between Michael and his adoptive half-sister Kristina Davis (Lexi Ainsworth) because they had little contact growing up.