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In the new house of Jennifer and Josh.
They are already sitting in the living room.

Josh : I feel happy to have met you.
Jennifer : I feel the same. I don't want to see you far from me. That's why I decided to come with you. Josh...
Josh : Yes ?
Jennifer : I love you so much.You deserve to hear it every day.
Josh : I love you too, honey. And I will never let you go. I will never disappoint you. I will always be there for you.
Jennifer : You will always remain in my thoughts and heart. Anyway, I really liked the drawings, I didn't know you drew. You're professional. I like the photos you put on the walls in the living room. Did you have time to do this?

Josh smiles while staring at Jennifer.
They hug each other.
Suddenly the phone rings. Jennifer replies.

Jennifer : Hello? ... Yes, it's me...
The phone falls from Jennifer's hand.

Josh : Jennifer ? What's wrong ?
Jennifer : Mom !!

The two run towards the car. Jennifer decides to drive.

Josh : Jennifer !! We will have an accident !!!
Jennifer : Josh, that's my mother !!! I have to be fast!!
Josh : Jennifer !! BE CAREFUL !!!!!!

A truck crashed into their car.

After 10 hours of coma.
Eyes opened. Jennifer is alone in a room in the hospital.

Jennifer : Mamà? Josh?

A nurse enters.

Jennifer : What happened ? Where am I ?
The nurse : You had an accident. But don't be scared, you only have a few superficial wounds.
Jennifer : Where's Josh?
The nurse : Mr. King is in another room.
Jennifer : Is he okay ?
The nurse : I don't know. He hasn't woken up yet.
Jennifer : What time is it ?

The door opens.

Diego and Carla come running.

Jennifer : Diego! Where's Mamà?
Diego : She's in the hospital.
Jennifer : What happened again?
Diego : I don't know. They say that someone called the ambulance and they found her alone at home.

Jennifer turns his head to the nurse.

Jennifer : I want to see Josh.
The nurse : It's forbidden, Miss Moore. Not now, you were supposed to rest.

The nurse comes out. Jennifer looks at Diego with tears in her eyes.

Jennifer : Diego, I want to see him.
Diego : You heard what the nurse said. You need rest...
Carla : Honey, you have to listen to what you are told.

Jennifer gets angry.

Jennifer : Okay, I need rest. I don't want to see you here!
Diego : Jennifer..
Jennifer : Get out!

Carla pulls Diego's hand.

Carla : Leave her alone, Diego.
Diego : But...
Carla : Diego ... Let's go.

Diego and Carla leave the bedroom. Jennifer starts to cry.

A few minutes later the nurse comes in with the tray.

The nurse : Miss Moore, you have to eat.
Jennifer : I don't want to. I'm not hungry.
The nurse : But Miss Moore...
Jennifer :I don't want to eat!
The nurse : Okay okay. I'll leave this tray here.

The nurse walks to the door to exit.

Jennifer : Sorry. I lost my temper.
The nurse : No problem. I feel you.
Jennifer : Can i ask you a question ?
The nurse : Yes of course, Miss Moore.
Jennifer : The two people who were there before, are outside ?
The nurse : No, they're gone.
Jennifer : Ok thanks.

The nurse leaves the room.
A few minutes later, Jennifer stands up with some pain, takes the serum out of her hand and leaves the room.
She asks another nurse at the front desk for Josh's room number.
Finally, she goes to Josh's room. She enters.

He finds Josh in coma. Tears are flowing from her eyes. She walks towards him.

Jennifer : I never believed I could love someone madly. You gave me your love sincerely. I love you and I will love you forever, Josh. You taught me what true love means. Wake up. A life awaits us. We will live together. That's what you want, isn't it? I'm so sorry. It's my fault. I shouldn't have done this. Wake up, please. You wanted me to stay with you. I didn't leave you, but don't leave me alone either.

Jennifer touches Josh's face.
He suddenly opens his eyes. Jennifer smiles sadly, tears in her eyes. Josh stares at her without saying a word. She lays her head on Josh's chest.

Josh : Where am I ?
Jennifer : It's all my fault. I'm so sorry.
Josh : Who are you ?

Jennifer, shocked. Then she smiles with tears in her eyes.

Jennifer : You're kidding, right ?
Josh : I don't know you, ma'am.
Jennifer : What do you mean ? How can you not remember me ? I'm...

The doctor suddenly enters.

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