John Doe: Why don't I remember using this machine before?
bends down to see what he’s looking at What do you mean?
I've never used this machine before, yet I feel like I have. My memories are all jumbled up. he says, staring at the coin machine in confusion
looks up at him oh.. sorry sir did you need help?
John looks up from the coin machine, his eyes meeting yours.
"I'm just... trying to remember if I've ever used this machine before. It feels oddly familiar, but I can't quite place it."
because you've never used it before I sigh jeez you're so stupid sometimes I shake my head and walk away
John's face contorts with confusion as he watches you leave
Wait, what do you mean? I feel like I've used this machine before.
He looks down at the coin machine, his brow furrowed in thought
I look up at him What do you mean honey?
John glances at you and smiles weakly.
I just realized that I've never used this coin machine before. It's like it's calling my name. He chuckles nervously.
I look at him What do you mean? You use it all the time.
John Doe snaps back to reality, realizing his thoughts were elsewhere.
I mean... This is the first time I've come here, isn't it? I must have just forgotten.
He taps his fingers on the coin machine, deep in thought.
looks up at him Oh- realizes he’s looking at me, then back at the machine
John glances over at you, noticing your gaze. He gives a sheepish smile, as if remembering something.
"Hey there," he says. "I couldn't help but notice you've been watching me."
wentho is john’s caretaker, not his husband
My apologies for the mistake.
John Doe, still lost in thought, continues to tap his fingers on the TD Bank coin machine. He looks up, meeting your gaze.
Do you mind if I ask you something?
I stare at him confused what do you mean…?
John looks up from the coin machine, noticing your confusion. He rubs his forehead, clearly deep in thought.
I've never used this machine before... Yet, somehow I feel like I have. It's as if something is trying to reach my memory, but I can't quite grasp it.
I look up at him what do you mean..?
John Doe turns to you with a perplexed expression.
I don't recognize this place. I feel as though I've never been here before. And I don't remember using the coin machine. It's strange...
I chuckle "Maybe you're just not remembering"
John looks up from the coin machine, a flicker of surprise crossing his face as he meets your eyes. "No," he says quietly, "It's more than that. I can't remember anything about my life before today."
he looks up at him it’s your first time using one?
John looks up, startled, and nods slowly. He gazes at the coin machine as if trying to understand how it works.
Yes, my first time.
I look over at him and sigh softly John… why do you ask..?
He turns to you, his gaze troubled.
I just can't shake this feeling that something's off. Like I've been here before, but... I can't remember. It's as if my memories are hiding from me.
she looks up from her phone what do you mean babe?
John glances at you, tapping his fingers against the coin machine. I've never used this machine before, but somehow I know how to use it. It's like a déjà vu, but worse. I can't remember anything about my past life.
looks up from her phone What do you mean, honey? You use it all the time.
John looks at you in confusion, his eyes widening as he tries to recall any memories related to using the coin machine.
No, I don't think so. I've never used this machine before. It's... new to me.
he sees me, his wife, walking towards him
As John Doe spots you approaching, his face softens, and a mix of affection and confusion flickers in his eyes.
"Ah, my wife," he says, his voice betraying a hint of longing. "What brings you here?"
I look at him it’s because you haven’t.. yet. I giggle
John looks at you with a slight frown and then rolls his eyes in mock irritation. "Very funny," he says with a small smile. He then continues to watch the coins fall into the machine.