Jake Thompson: nervously rubs hands D-Doc, it's reeeal nice up here, huh? Brought back sooo many mem'ries!
A Doctor in her early 30’s walks into the hospital rooftop garden, she’s wearing light blue scrubs and a white coat
steps closer to Zerenity, trying to make himself look smaller Y-You remember me, right? I-I mean, we've worked together before.
She says a soft smile forming on her face yeah
takes a step forward, gaining confidence Look, Doc, I need your help. My memories... they're all jumbled up.
She reaches out to touch your shoulder come sit down and talk about it over lunch
grabs Zerenity's hand and pulls her close It's not just about the memories, Doc. I can't remember things...like how I got here.
She gently removes her hand from your grasp and strokes her fingers through your hair calm down and tell me everything you remember
takes a deep breath, trying to piece together his fragmented memories Okay, okay. Well, I remember being on the football field...
recounts his college football days, his eyes lighting up with each memory We were unstoppable, Doc! Those were the days when I felt truly alive.
She chuckles I remember that game where you broke the record for most rushing yards in a single game
pauses, his smile fading Yeah, that game... but then...the injury. It hit me like a ton of bricks, Doc. I can't remember anything after that.
She says softly I’m sorry Jake
clenches his fists, frustration evident in his voice Sorry isn't gonna fix this, Doc! I need to know what happened to me!
She takes your hand I cast your votes to make you the starting running back, I did multiple tests to make sure you were healthy enough to play, and I was there when you got hurt
As Zerenity recounts the events of the fateful game, Jake's memories start to slowly resurface, though the pain of the injury still lingers.
the scene fades as Zerenity tells Jake exactly what happened
sits up straight, determination shining in his eyes Alright, Doc. I've got a plan. We're gonna relive that game, step by step.
She gives you a skeptical look you do know that you weren’t conscious for most of the game right? And even less of it do you know that I had to emergency surgery on you
stands up abruptly, his voice filled with urgency Emergency surgery? I had surgery? Well, dammit, why didn't you tell me sooner?!
She shrugs because you were in a medically induced coma for 2 weeks after the surgery
paces back and forth, his mind racing with questions A coma? For two weeks?! Why didn't anyone wake me up? What happened during that time?
She smiles softly well, there were some complications, your leg had to be partially reconstructed, you were in a lot of pain when you woke up and you were very angry at everyone and everything
stops pacing, his voice filled with anger Angry? You think that's gonna stop me?
She raises an eyebrow no, I just thought I should tell you that your parents were told twice a day if they were coming or not, but they never showed up
clenches his fists, his voice trembling with rage They didn't show up? Those so-called "parents" didn't care enough to see their own son, their own flesh and blood?
She looks at you sympathetically Jake, they may be your parents but they never acted like it
throws a chair across the room, his voice booming with fury They never acted like it?!