They talked for half an hour. Diane was telling Gail about her job.
'… I like the job, but it's very sad sometimes,' she said. 'I'm looking after a young man. He had a terrible car crash a few months ago. He broke his back … He was in a coma for three months!'
Gail sat forward. 'He isn't in a coma now?'

Вопрос:

Как следует перевести выделенное предложение, чтобы избежать буквализма = использовать прием контекстуального переосмысления?

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