5.10: Amnesia Pt. 2

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Jude brought a suitcase out of his bedroom. He kissed Connor.

"Are you sure your going to be okay without me?"Jude asked.

"Yeah" Connor said. "I'll be fine."

"You should visit your dad" Jude said. "I think he's making real progress."

"You need to go" Connor said. "Call me as soon as you get to New York. Okay?"

"I will" Jude promised.

They kissed and Jude left. Connor then sat down sad and thinking about his dad. Connor picked up his phone and called someone. He waited for the person to answer.

"Hey" Connor said into the phone. "I think we need to talk. Can I come see you? Alex, please?"

Connor waited for an answer.

"Okay I'll be on the next flight to Florida" Connor said. "I'll see you soon."


In New York, Jude stood in the hospital with Emily.

"How long does it take Jessie to have a baby?" Jude asked. "I mean it can't be that hard to push a kid out."

Emily rolled her eyes.

"Your a guy so you wouldn't understand" Emily said. "Try having a vagina. It takes work."

"And having a penis doesn't?" Jude snapped.

Emily laughed.

"Who knows" Emily said. "Has Connor called you back yet?"

"Nope" Jude replied. "This isn't like Connor. He's been so upset ever since his dad lost his memory. I get it but he just isn't my Connor."

Emily nodded.

"I'm sorry" Emily said. "But I'm glad your back in New York I have missed you."

"I missed you too."


In Florida, Connor sits at a table at the center outside and a man and Alex walk over.

"Do you want me to stay Alex?" He asked.

"No Alan" Alex said. "I got this."

Alan walked off and Alex sat down.

"He knows your part of my depression" Alex said. "And he worries."

Connor nodded.

"How's your dad?" Alex asked worried.

"Still doesn't remember me" Connor said. "He just can't remember me and I wish he could."

Alex nodded.

"Why are you here, Connor?" Alex asked. "Your the last person I figured would want to visit me. So why are you here?"

"Because" Connor said. "I'm the reason your here. I broke your heart and your in here.. and I feel guilty.. I'm a horrible person. No wonder my dad can't remember me."

"Connor" Alex said. "Your not the whole reason I'm here. You and Jude are a tiny part of why I'm here. The bigger reason I'm here is because I need help. And I'm getting it."

Connor stared at Alex.

"Your not blame" Alex said. "I still can't stand what you did to me. I can't stand that you left me and I hate you for it but I don't blame you. I don't blame Jude either."

"Then who's fault is it?" Connor asked.

"No one's" Alex said. "It's not your fault. It's not his. And it's not mine. I had a bad childhood growing up. Rich Mother who didn't care. So if we need to blame anyone let's blame her."

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