Vanessa's POV
Jeny had been... well asleep for almost 4 weeks... not even a flinch of change.... everything seemed to be well a loss.. but Harry refused to leave her side.. canceled the rest of his tour and was taking care of Arianna like a proud daddy... if only Jeny could see him now..... but tonight was my watch.. we switched off nights.. each of us. the boys, Eleanor, Danielle and I.... we all took turns.. doing shifts so someone was always there with her..... And about 3 Am i sat with my head rested on her bedside, when i felt her fingers move under mine. It was such a slight movement and it was so subtle I could have easily imagined it. But when his happened a second time and it was stronger...that's when I knew this was all real.
"Jeny... Jeny.. wake up.." I pleaded. she moved her fingers again, before her eyes began to flicker. I ran to get a nurse and they came in to check on her and pull her tube out and remove her from life support, and i just sat watching the scene in front of me unfold.
"DO you know what year it is?" they asked.
"2001......" she whispered.
"And your name?" they asked her.
"Jennifer Halifax..." she whispered... Wait.. Halifax... 2001?!
"Why does she think it's 2001?! It's not 2001! Why does she think it's 2001?! Somebody answer me questions!" I panicked.
"Relax miss.. there seems to just be a little bit of memory loss!" the doctor said.
"A LITTLE?! 12 years is a little?!" I shrieked.
"Who is she?! and why is she yelling?!" Jeny asked.
"Oh my goodness." I sighed, putting my face in my hands. My best friend doesn't know who I am...she doesn't know me at all.
"Someone please explain to me why she's so upset... please!" she begged. "It's 2013 dear," the doctor said, showing her a paper. 'Oh my god.. have i been in a coma or what happened?!" she cried.
"You were hit by a car." I choked out. "We've been waiting for you to wake up for 3 weeks."
"3 weeks...... but.. but.. 12 years of my life.. oh my god.. im 28 years old!!!! how is that possible?! oh god.. am i married?! children? my mom?! where is she?!" she cried. oh god.. her mom died 4 years ago.... how do i tell her this?
"What is it?" Jeny said. "Why do you look so nervous?"
"Your mom.. she.. she's gone Jeny.. been gone for almost 4 years...." I said, softly. Have you ever witnessed your friend totally and completely break down, right in front of your eyes? If you haven't...then you couldn't possibly imagine it.
"Shhh..... it's okay.." I said, softly. 'Who are you? are we friends?" she cried.
"Try best friends." I whispered.
"best friends? good.. i just.. do i have a family... anyone....." she asked. I nodded my head and took a seat at the end of her bed.
"You have a husband and a little girl...she was born a few days before the accident."
"Oh my gosh... a husband?! is he cute?" she asked. okay think... 2001... Jeny would have been 16... oh my gosh..... wow.. shes like still in high school in her mind... I scrolled through the pictures on my phone and found the one I was looking for.
"You tell me." I said, handing it to her.
"Oh my gosh. we look so happy..." she whispered. Yeah you do......Too bad you're getting a divorce. I thought to myself.
"You are......" I said, softly.
"Can i see him.. maybe he can tell me some more!" she said. I gnawed on my lower lip with the tip of my teeth. He deserved to know she was awake....but a part of me didn't trust him being a lone with her.
"Is he... not here?" she asked.
"He is but he....." I paused and reached for the door knob. "I'll go and get him."
"Thank you.." she said, and i went out to find harry in the waiting room, asleep in a chair. I nudged his shoulder with my fist and he groaned and swatted my hand away.
"Jeny's awake," I said. His eyes snapped straight open and I was almost knocked over as he flew past me on the way to Jeny's room.
Harry's POV
I rushed into Jeny's room and rushed over to her.
"Oh god, my love, oh my god..." I said.
"Umm thank you.. umm please.. get off...." she said, frightened. My arms slowly uncoiled themselves from around her body and her eyes were full of fright.
"I umm.. didn't Nessie tell you?" she asked, softly.
"Tell me what?" i asked.
"Harry i was gonna tell you.. you ran out so fast....." Nessa said, coming in, 'She doesn't remember anything about the past 12 years..." She, she doesn't....she doesn't remember.....well that would have been a nice bit of information to know before I came hurtling in here.
"So you don't have any idea who i am?" I asked Jeny sadly.
"You're my husband.... she told me that..." she said, softly. My heart skipped a beat when she said husband and not ex-husband. So she doesn't know about the divorce....maybe this...maybe this can be my chance to redeem myself here?
"Are you alright.... you're about to cry..' she said, sadly, reaching up to wipe the corner of my eyes.
"I'm okay," I sniffled. "I'm just relieved to know you're finally awake."
"You really love me... don't you?" she asked, softly.
"You have no idea how much." I whispered.
"And our little girl? is she beautiful?" she asked.
"Why don't I go and get her?" I asked. "She's missed her Mummy."
"Would you? maybe it would help me remember?" she suggested.
"I'll be back in a sec." I said gently. I was just about to step out the door, when I turned around and kissed her cheek. She blushed and watched me leave. I went to get my baby girl.... god i hoped this was a fresh slate.
"Is Daddy doing the right thing Ari?" I murmured as I walked down the hallway with her in my arms. She just grinned up at me. I couldn't believe she was almost a month already..... I stepped back into Jen's room and her face lit up like a Christmas tree when she saw our little girl.
"OH my gosh.. she's so pretty..." she said, and took her from me. "OH you look just like me.." she cooed.
"She's my little Mummy look-a-like." I chuckled, sticking my hands in my back pockets.
"oh my gosh.... whats her name?" she asked.
"Ariana......" I said, softly.
"And you are?" she asked.
“Umm, harry....." I mumbled, sadly. I hated that she had no idea who i was.....
"Harry." Jen smiled. "Harry the husband."
"Yes..... the husband.." I chuckled. Ari cooed in Jen's arms and reached her little hand up to touch her Mum's cheek.
"Oh gosh you are so cute...." she cooed.
"According to Vanessa...she's been attached to you since the day she was born." I said.
"Well, i wish.. i could remember...." she choked out.
"You will.....in time." I responded. And hopefully by then I will have fixed our relationship.
"I just.. family.... friends... how hard it must be to know me and i have no idea who any of you are...." she cried,
"Well until you do remember, I'm going to do the best I can to help you out."
"Thank you.. you're so sweet..." she said, wiping her eyes.
"Sweet like a cupcake?" I joked, putting my hands under my chin and pulling an overly cheesy face. She giggled, and blushed deeply.
"You are so beautiful..." she blushed. God i hope this works........
