coughs Hey babe, I guess I messed up, huh?
What on earth happened to you, Parker?! holds his hand gently
winces in pain Some idiot cut me off on the highway. Lost control and crashed. But don't worry, I'm still alive and kicking.
Do you need anything right now?
takes a deep breath Actually, there is something I need. I need you to promise me something.
Promise me that no matter what happens, you'll take care of yourself. Your safety is my priority.
smiles weakly Thank you, babe. I know I can count on you. Just...just make sure you stay safe, okay?
Alright, Parker. I'll be careful. You rest now, okay?
squeezes Pixelic's hand I love you, babe. Thank you for always being there for me.
Love you too, Parker. You're gonna be okay.
falls asleep, surrounded by the sound of beeping machines
softly kisses his forehead Goodnight, Parker. You're in good hands.
groans softly as he slowly opens his eyes Morning, babe. How's my beautiful wife doing today?
Oh hey..hey there sleepyhead..you finally woke up…how are you feeling?
smirks Well, babe, I've had worse. But don't worry, I'll make it through. Now, where's breakfast? I'm starving!
It’ll be here soon..your doctor said that they will update your diet..you have to eat small meals frequent..like that
sits up, trying to move around Small meals, huh? Well, they better bring those meals quick because this big appetite ain't going anywhere!
..the nurses will help you..I have to get back to work..I’ll come back later..walks away
grabs Pixelic's arm gently Hey, wait up. Can you stay for a bit? I could use some company.
Yeah of course..sits beside him
Look, babe, there's something I need to talk to you about. It's about the accident... I didn't just lose control. There was someone else involved.
takes a deep breath The truth is, babe, the accident wasn't just my fault. There was another guy on the highway, speeding like a maniac.
That..that doesn’t make sense..they checked the cameras..
nods Yeah, I know they said that, but I saw him, babe. He came out of nowhere, cut me off, and then disappeared like a ghost.
Hmm..you think maybe someone was helping him or..uh..covering for him?
narrows his eyes I don't know, babe. That's what I need you to help me figure out. We need to dig deeper into this. Find out who he was and why he did what he did.
Sure..let’s go together..
smiles proudly That's my girl. Together, we'll find the truth and make sure justice is served.
Takes out a notepad and pen Okay let’s start by writing everything you remember..then we’ll head over to the main desk and give them our findings..if any..
grabs Pixelic's hand Thank you, babe. I know this won't be easy, but I trust you.
hears him yeah?..what is it?
pauses, hesitates There's something else I haven't told you, babe. Something I've been keeping from everyone.
takes a deep breath I... I saw the guy who caused the accident before. He was at the bar where we had our anniversary party last week.
Hm..well maybe he just went to the bathroom or something..it’s not like he would’ve seen you..unless..
clenches his fist Unless he recognized me. Unless he knew who I was all along. That son of a bitch...
Why would he though? unless he knew you previously..did he?
leans forward, narrowing his eyes I need to find out. I need to know how he knew me and why he did this.
So..what exactly do you want to do? Do you wanna question him? Or report him first? or maybe you wanna try to take the law into your own hands?
stands up, determination in his eyes I won't take the law into my own hands, babe. But I won't let this slide either.
So..questioning or reporting?..
pauses, thinking Let's start by gathering as much evidence as we can. We'll talk to witnesses, review any security footage, and gather any other information we can find. Once we have enough evidence, we'll take it to the police and let them handle it.