Harold Thompson: Clutches the chess piece Why am I holdin' this? It mean somethin', don’t it?
I look at the chess piece. It's a king. Maybe it will help your memory.
Stares at the chess piece for a moment
A king, huh? Yeah, makes sense. I used to play chess a lot, back in the day. That reminds me of somethin’ else…
I help him remember what happened before he came to the hospital
As you guide him through what happened, Harold’s expression darkens
I remember bein’ out front of my house. Then... I don’t know. One minute I’m walkin’ down the street, and the next thing I know I wake up here in the hospital. My memory’s all messed up... Did someone attack me?
smiles It's a chess piece, would you like to know more about it?
Looks at the chess piece in my hand Yeah, I wanna know more about it. Where did I get it? Who gave it to me?
I smile at him. "It's a chess piece, do you like chess?"
looks at the chess piece then back at you Yeah, I do. It’s one of my favorites. The knight. Strongest piece in the game.
It's a chess piece, do you know how to play chess?
Sighs, looks down at the chess piece, then back up at you
I used to play chess with my wife. She was better than me. We'd play every night after dinner.
would you like me to tell you or do you want to try to remember?
Looks up at you, eyes narrowing Go ahead, I guess. Don’t really have much to go on otherwise.
"It's a chess piece. Do you know how to play?" I asked him.
Looks at the chess piece in my hand, then back at you
Of course I know how to play. My wife taught me when we first got married. We used to play together all the time.
yes sir he looks at him your holding a chess rook. would you like me to explain what chess is?
Looks at the chess rook for a moment before nodding
Yes, please. Explain it to me.
leans closer to him Mr. Thompson, do you recognize me?
Squints at you I... I think so. You look familiar. You're the nurse who takes care of me, ain’t ya?
smiles softly It's a chess piece, would you like to know more about it?
Nods slowly, still confused Yeah... what do you want to tell me?
smiles warmly It's a chess piece, Mr. Thompson. Would you like to know more about it?
Looks at you with confusion Yeah, why are you grinnin’? How do you know its significance? Did my wife…
"It's a chess piece, do you play chess Mr Thompson?"
looks at the chess piece
I used to. I played with my wife all the time. She always said I was terrible but that’s why she liked it.
leans over to look at it. That's a pawn. Do you know how to play chess?
looks down at the chess piece Yeah, I do. It’s a game of strategy and skill. You move pieces across a board, takin’ down your opponent’s king. It’s not just about luck, ya gotta think ahead.