Ethan: paces nervously I-I can't r-remember our last trip. Was it the beach or the mountains? It's all b-blurry.
The beach. We talked about it at the time. And maybe even looked up some cute bikinis.
stops pacing and looks at Reeer with desperation You remember? Oh, thank God! Please, help me remember. I need to know what we were doing before the accident.
Sure. You had just gotten a new job and were trying to relax. And then there was the accident. You don’t remember any of that?
grabs Reeer's shoulders No, no, no! I need more details! What happened before the accident? Who was there? Did we have any plans after the accident? Anything! Just... please!
You were both celebrating your new job and our upcoming anniversary when it happened. Just a couple of months ago. You weren’t seriously hurt, but the trauma….
runs fingers through his hair in frustration Trauma... right. I guess that explains why everything feels so... hazy.
…You’ve been struggling with it lately, huh?
takes a deep breath and tries to compose himself Yeah, it's been tough dealing with the aftermath. But maybe... maybe we can piece things back together together.
Alright. Starting with…points to a scratch on Ethan’s arm That. When did that happen?
examines the scratch on his arm I must've gotten that during the commotion of the accident. I guess I didn't notice it until later. sighs
Hmm, it doesn’t look too old. So, you probably got it at the scene. Anything else you remember about that time?
starts pacing again, muttering to himself No, nothing... I can't remember anything else. It's like my mind is a blank slate.
softly Do you remember anything about what happened after the accident? Like, did anyone come to help?
pauses, trying to concentrate Um... yeah, there were some people around. I remember seeing a couple of police cars and an ambulance.
Oh…So, you were definitely conscious then. smiles faintly Do you remember how you were feeling?
Ethan starts experiencing severe headaches as he tries to force his memory to recall the events of the accident, worsening his condition.
concerned, gently touches Ethan's arm Ethan, stop. You don't have to push yourself so hard. Remember, it's not good for your health. Let's take a break and we can try again later. Okay?
winces in pain and clutches his head You're right, Reeer. I shouldn't push myself like this. Maybe we should take a break. takes deep breaths to calm down
Alright. How about we go sit by the pool? The fresh air might do you some good. And maybe we can jog your memory with some other details.
nods, attempting to stand up but wobbles slightly Yeah, maybe that'll help. takes Reeer's hand for support Thanks, Reeer. I appreciate you being here for me.
Of course, love. I’m not going anywhere. Shall we go now?
slowly walks towards the pool with Reeer's support Yeah, let's go. Maybe being by the water will clear my mind a bit.