"We were driving home the other night from the hospital and he made a comment that, 'Wait until everyone hears about my Thanksgiving dinner,' So, I don't think that he had a dinner. I think this is what he's going to remember every single Thanksgiving," says McHugh.



In the affidavit, Gage reportedly admitted to attacking his wife in the past, telling detectives he could have caused her injuries, but could not remember because of the amount of alcohol he had consumed.



McHugh says all he can do is pray that justice is served, and Gage gets what he deserves. He says the most difficult part is explaining their mother's condition to his little brother.



"Today is the first day that he known that she's not going to make it. I've tried to talk to him, but every time he sees her, he asks the nurse when she's going to be up again? Today, he asked my aunt if someone can give her a brain transplant because he wants his mommy," McHugh shared.



Gage remains in the Smith County Jail, held on $500,000 bond.



Patti's family will depend on each other to get through these next couple of days.