[ENGLISH VERSION] Back to You

∾ Chapter 9 ∾

Maya watched with anguish as Carina woke up, still confused due to the temporary memory loss caused by brain swelling. The lieutenant held her wife's hand tenderly, trying to convey comfort despite the delicate situation. However, when Carina looked at her with confused eyes and did not recognize her immediately, Maya felt her heart sink.

Despair invaded Maya's chest, and tears began to fill her eyes. She felt powerless in the face of Carina's temporary amnesia, unable to bear the thought that her wife did not recognize her at that moment. With a lump in her throat, Maya kissed Carina's forehead and hastily left the room, unable to contain her own anguish.

Outside, Maya leaned against the hallway wall, trying to regain her composure as tears rolled down her face. The feeling of helplessness and uncertainty about the future of their relationship left her devastated. She knew she needed time to process everything, but at the same time, was determined to support Carina on her recovery journey, no matter how difficult it might be.

Sometime after Amelia left Carina's room, she found Maya outside.

— Amelia, what's happening with Carina's memory? Why does she seem so confused and doesn't recognize me?

— Maya, Carina's brain swelling hasn't completely subsided yet. It's possible that this is temporarily affecting her memory and her ability to recognize people around her. However, as soon as the swelling fully decreases, it's likely that her memory will gradually return. — Amelia explained kindly.

Although that explanation offered a glimmer of hope, Maya couldn't help but feel distressed by the uncertainty of Carina's recovery process. She stayed by her wife's side, holding her hand firmly, determined to support her through each step of this challenging recovery path.

With growing concern about Carina's confusion due to brain swelling, Bailey and Amelia met to discuss the best approach for the Italian doctor's case. Both agreed that the best strategy would be to put Carina back under temporary sedation, thus allowing her brain to properly deswell.

— Amelia, I think it's prudent to temporarily sedate Carina again. This will give her brain a chance to deswell without interference, which may help minimize the confusion she's experiencing. — Bailey suggested.

— You're right, Miranda. Let's follow that approach. As soon as her brain is back to normal, we can remove the sedation and closely monitor her recovery. — Amelia, carefully considering Bailey's proposal, agreed.

After making this decision, Bailey and Amelia informed Maya about the plan, explaining it was a temporary measure to ensure that Carina had the best chance of a full recovery. Maya, though worried, trusted the doctors' judgment and agreed with the approach, as she was determined to do what was best for her beloved wife. She remained by Carina's side, holding her hand tenderly, eagerly awaiting the moment when the doctor could finally fully recover.

As Carina was out of danger, Bailey thought it was best to transfer the Italian to a room so that Maya could be with her.

— Maya, even with this temporary sedation we're putting Carina under, she's out of danger, so we're going to transfer her to a room and then you can stay by your wife's side.

— Thank you so much, Dr. Bailey! I really want to be by her side and I want her to regain her memory.

Carina was moved to a more comfortable room after the decision to put her back under sedation to reduce the swelling in her brain. The medical team continued to monitor her condition closely, performing regular exams to ensure her proper recovery.

The results of the exams showed a relatively positive picture, considering the circumstances. Carina's lungs were clear, even after exposure to the dense smoke from the fire, which was a relief for everyone. However, the swelling in her brain persisted, but the doctors were optimistic that, with rest, medication, and the gradual return to sedation, this issue would be resolved.