Real or Not Real? (Zollie Story)

(Set after Season 20 Episode 1)

At some point before Zosia leaves, she pens this letter and gives it to Ollie's mum before Zosia leaves to go back to America.

Chapter 1

Dear Ollie,

I promised you that until you remember, I will keep all our memories. The good and the bad ones. I still believe we will get through this and get back what we once had.

So I have a proposal for you.

I know how much you love those soppy films so I got some inspiration from them.

In the Hunger Games, Peeta gets his memory all muddled up, kind of like you. Katnis comes up with a game to help him understand – Real or not real?

Now you have to promise me that if you remember anything, no matter how small you have to ask me. Ok?

Message me at any times. I'll always have my phone with me. But you have to promise?

It worked for Katnis and Peeta, so I know it can work for us.

I love you,

Zosia.

There were a few tear stains that managed to leak from Zosia's eyes onto the paper. She read through it once more before folding it up and stuffing it into the envelope.

She really didn't want to leave him like this but it was the best way at the moment. He needed to remember her on his own. Her being her wasn't good for him.

She made her way back onto Keller Ward and found Dom.

"I have to go. It's the best thing to do," she said, trying her best to keep her voice steady.

He nodded in reply, "At least stay for a New Year's drink with me."

At that moment, Blanche, Ollie's mother, appeared.

"It's time for me to go," Zosia explained to her.

Blanche raised her hand and caressed Zosia's cheek. "You take care. I'll keep in touch and let you know how he's doing."

"Thank you," Zosia rummaged inside her bag, "Can you please give this to him when he's ready?" She handed Blanche the letter. There was a moment and Blanche knew exactly when she was supposed to give him the letter. Blanche nodded and made her way to the side room where Ollie resided. Zosia glanced, watching her leave, wishing more than anything that she could walk into his room and he's know exactly who she was. She pulled her eyes away and back onto Dom in front of her.

"Please tell everyone I miss them," she hugged him quickly. "Please, look after him." she asked.

"I will," he smiled, trying to reassure her.

"I'll see you soon." She rushed off knowing she couldn't keep the tears in any longer and she didn't want to part from Dom knowing she was crying. Dom stood grounded on the spot. He hated seeing her like this but he knew it was the right thing. He would do everything in his power to get them back together; where they belong.