Sweet Magnolia, Can You Hear Me?

Five

"Hello?"

"Hey, Maggie. Do you remember who I am?"

"You said your name is Jude."

"God, I've missed hearing you say my name."

"That's a silly thing to say."

"Why is that silly?"

"The first time you heard me say your name was yesterday."

"What if I told you we've met before? That we were friends?"

"I would feel guilty for not remembering you. The nurses here say there's a lot I don't remember."

"It's not your fault, you know. You shouldn't feel guilty for not remembering."

"Some days are better than others. Some days I remember almost everything."

"Maggie?"

"Jude?"

"Is it okay if I call you everyday?"

"Yes, that would be okay."

"Okay, then I'll talk to you tomorrow."

"Goodbye, Jude."

"Goodbye, Maggie."

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