who i am

chapter 2

Finally I have the night to my self and the Tv. I was in a room alone and so far it was great. I needed the alone time. It was surreal what was happening almost like a dream, or some messed up fantasy like the book Coraline.... Did I read? My name is Danny which is the only thing that seemed right to me but still unfamiliar. They said Im 21 years old and I go too the University of whatever. I live in Dallas Texas and my last name is...what's my last name again? Crap. Oh well.

I flipped through the channels and saw the show American Dad on. I think it was something I enjoyed watching all the time, because I had my moments of de ja v, and it made me laugh uncontrollably.

The next day they woke me up for early testing, and my first physical therapy, learning how to walk again. The first week was working on my hand and verbal skills. I pushed my long hair behind my ears. My sister. what's her name? said I had wanted to grow my hair out again before the accident so they decided not to cut it when I was under. Probably too much of a hassle anyway.

I sat on the edge of the bed and they put a walker in front of me with to male nurses beside me. I put my feet down grabbed hold of the bars and tried to stand up using my arms to push me up and hold me. The first time I fell back to my bed because my arm and leg gave way. I tried again. come on. I thought motivating my self. I was able to stand but needed to be straight. My legs like gummy worms, shook uncontrollably. It was like someone trying to do a push up even when they can't anymore.

"Alright. There you go," the girl nurse cheered as I stood kind of straight. "Okay now try to walk a little bit over to me."

That can't be hard. I picked up my right foot and put it forward. Then as soon as I leaned on it, to pick up my left foot it shook and gave way. I fell forward and pulled the walker back making it slide on its tennis balls. Then to the floor.

"ow"

the nurses then picked me up and sat me on the bed.

"Okay well that's all for today not everyone learns right away. For now we got you a wheel chair to use." she brought out a wheel chair.

At least the stretching is becoming easier. They pulled it next to me and I sat on it. They were moving me to another room because I was now awake. The hospital was a place I really didn't like now that I remember. It was a cross between an uncomfortable and boring atmosphere.

They took me to the elevator. I had been on the fifth floor and they were now taking me to the 7th. "there's the bathroom." the nurse said bringing me to my bed "we will bring you your food in 20 minutes. and remember if you need any help just press the button." he said kindly.

"Okay th..ank you." I smiled.

"Do you need help getting on the bed?"

"Nu··no··Im ga·ood thank you," I replied. Then he left and I wheeled my self over too the bathroom. I looked at the mirror I could only see my head because I was so low. It was the guy I remembered. It was me but i had a lot more hair. I also had a little on my face, it was kind of patchy and uneven. They probably tried to shave me when I was asleep. Then again it has been almost more than 3 months, which explained why I couldn't stand and felt so weak. making my arms do stuff was even tiring and hard. Then there's my speech.

I made my way back to the bed and attempted to get on. Maybe I did need his help. I got it on the fourth time. Well that was enough exercise for the day. After receiving my food I returned to flipping through the channels. I remembered most of them and even saw E news to look at celebrities. Most of them I knew, just not my life.

"Hey Danny!" My sister walked in with a smile on her face and the rest of my family as well, even my extended family.

It was just overwhelming. The question, do you remember me? left everyone's mouth. I was just so tired of it i just wanted to yell out no! I ended up getting a major headache after that.

The next couple of days went the same I tried learning how to walk in the morning, had lunch, then family came to visit.

"Hi so how's our special boy doing today?" My mom greeted.

"Gr..reat." I said mimicking her voice.

"Good to hear, here we got you a knew one." My dad said rolling in a pretty nice looking wheel chair.

"Thank you. But I was f..ine with this one. plus im pretty close to w.walk..ing."

"Oh no need. That's a hand me down. Who knows the kind of people who've used it." My mom replied. "And it's your favorite color red." She smiled.

Wow. I was starting to recognize the kind of family I was born into. I didn't really notice it at first but I did when I saw the rest of my family. They all seemed to be wealthy. My dad rocked a dress shirt or polo with a blazer half the time, and my mom a blouse, or a pencil skirt. My older sister Jackie and little sister April matched the kid version of it. But girly and in there own age. My brother, Grayson, on the other hand had his style. A hint of jock casual. But I could see the things they had that practically screamed money. From the purses, earrings, shoes and watches.

"I came to say hi but I now have to go to work." My dad told me while texting.

"Ok that's fine." I said.

"See you later Danny-boy." He said padding my hair and kissing me on the head. Then he told everyone good bye.

Then my moms phone rang and she answered, "I gotta take this, Jackie isn't there something you want to give your brother."

"Oh yes!" She said pulling out something from her purse. "Here we saved your phone. It cracked in the accident but we got the screen replaced."

"Aw thank you." I said getting the iPhone with the metallic cover. Ok I still know how to use a phone. I looked straight for the gallery and saw my many selfie's. Im talking "Many". I looked different like it wasn't me just someone that looked like me. I definitely looked better with short hair though. I was cute and kinda had a baby face so i almost looked like a girl with my wavy curls.

Next i looked at my apps to get a sense of who I was. I had a lot of social media apps like instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook. I also had Netflix, music and Vine. Then I looked at my contacts. No one sounded familiar.

"Sorry about that Danny. No one seems to have gotten the memo that I'm spending time with my son." My mom said coming back in.

"Da..don't worry its fine mom." I said. After I said it it was like my word struck her in some way. "Are you okay?"

"Mom?" Grayson questioned.

"Sorry it's just been a long time since iv heard you say that." She said. I felt emotional just hearing her say that. I can't imagine the toll it had on my family knowing that i may not wake up. I was out for a long time.

"Aw mom" Jackie said holding her hand.

Then she pulled herself together. She sighed. "This is supposed to be a happy day." She smiled.

"Yeah." My brother agreed. "and I got you a present."

"Really?"

"Yeah. Back then you and I used to be obsessed with movies. So I brought some of the best movies that came out while you were under." He said picking up his small back pack.

"Wow thanks." I said looking at the covers. I can't believe I missed the Amazing Spider Man 2.