Love & Memoryless

XIX

The doctor : You're a patient here, aren't you?
Jennifer : I just wanted to see him ... but ...
The doctor : You need some rest, Miss.

The doctor examines Josh.

The doctor : What's your name, sir?
Josh : Josh, Josh King.
The doctor : How old are you ?
Josh : 27.
The doctor : Do you know this young woman?
Josh : No. I never saw her.

Tears flowed from her eyes.

The doctor : What is the last thing you remember?
Josh : I don't know. I have a terrible headache. I don't remember what happened. Where am I ?

A few minutes later, Jennifer comes out with the doctor. He accompanies her to her room. Jennifer lies in the bed, crying. The nurse inserts a needle to calm her down.
Step by step, Jennifer falls asleep.

Jennifer : Did you call his family?
The nurse : Yes, doctor. They will come in a few minutes. They were in Los Angeles.

Josh's parents enters his room.

Josh : Mom? Dad? What's happening ?
Wendy : My dear little boy!
Josh : I don't understand anything anymore.
Jason : It's just a little accident, son.
Josh : Who was that girl?
Wendy : What girl ?
Josh : A girl came crying. She begs me for forgiveness. But I don't know her. I have never seen her before.

The mother comes out, and runs to the nurse.

Wendy : Where is Miss. Jennifer Moore ?
The nurse : She's still sleeping. We gave him a calming needle. She didn't stop crying.

Wendy : Can I see her ?
The nurse : I think it's possible later. She needs rest.
Wendy : OK. If you want, could you at least give me the room number?
The nurse : Certainly. 305.
Wendy : Thank you.

The mother enters again. She finds Josh asleep.

Wendy : Is he sleep?
Jason : Yes. He's very tired.
Wendy : I think the girl who came here is Jennifer.
Jason : That's impossible. He said he didn't know the girl, so it's definitely not Jennifer. Did you see her ?

The nurse enters.

The nurse : Sorry to bother you, I just wanted to say that Doctor Martin is waiting for you in his office.

Both parents leave the room.

Martin : Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. King.
Jason : Good evening, doctor.
Martin : You were probably wondering what was going on.
Wendy : Exactly. Our son is talking about an unidentified girl who came to his room crying.
Martin : He's talking about Miss Moore.

Parents were shocked.

Wendy : But...
Jason : But Jennifer and Josh already know each other.
Martin : I know. Sorry to bring you bad news; Your son has partially lost his memory, he has forgotten all this year of his life.
Wendy : What ? Shocked.
Martin : He won't remember Miss Moore. To him, she's a stranger.

In a few hours, Jason and Wendy is seated in Josh's room.

Wendy : I want to see her.
Jason : Now?
Wendy : Yes why not ?
Jason : Okay, I'll wait for you outside.

Wendy enters. Jennifer opens her eyes.

Wendy : How do you feel ?
Jennifer : Is Josh okay ?
Wendy : He lost his memory.

Tears are running down Yesemin's cheeks. The mother continues to talk.

Wendy : Now all you have to do is forget about him as he did. I know your house is already ready. But, you will never live there. That's my son's house. Good recovery, Jennifer.
Jennifer : Why are you hating me ?
Wendy : Because I know what's in your mind.

The mother walks towards the door to exit.

Jennifer : I think you know what it means to be in love.

Mother returns to Jennifer.

Jennifer : I love him. I can't live without him. I don't want to live without him. If he lost his memory, I can't lose mine. Every moment with him was as special as it was unforgettable. I can't forget. It was a promise. I won't break it. I don't know why you didn't like me. I did nothing to take this hate from you.

Diego and Carla enter Jennifer's room.

Diego : Excuse me. We didn't know someone was in the room. I guess we'll be back later.
Wendy : No. Wait. I'm leaving.

Wendy turns her head to Jennifer.

Wendy : Just forget about it. It will be for your own good.

Then she goes out of the room.
Diego sits next to Jennifer.

Carla : What's happening ?

Jennifer starts to cry. Carla hugs her.

Carla : What happened, sweetheart ?
Diego : I think it's Josh's mother.

Jennifer doesn't stop crying.