The Sam Swarek that woke up was not the same Sam Swarek that lay bleeding on the floor of the 15 division a mere 3 days ago. He was not the same at all, yes he had the same piercing dark eyes and the same slick dark hair, distinct dimples and muscles that went on for days, however he was missing a very important part of him. His memories.
Last he knew he was an undercover junkie with a crap apartment and a copy of Moby Dick on his shelf. He had no recollection of Jerry's death or Brennan's torture or Andy McNally.
They told him the basics, he made detective, he got made as a UC and had to be pulled was back at 15 and they told him about Jerry since he knew something was up when he never visited. He heard that he was shot protecting multiple officers and that Oliver had been injured but nothing serious.
When he woke the second time he woke to find multiple of his personal things in his room, his favorite sweats, his Toronto Leafs sweater, a photo of him and Sarah from years ago and a few other little things along with his favorite succulent plant but no note, no indication of who other than Jerry knew these personal things. Just an empty feeling like he was forgetting something or someone.
Oliver came to visit on day 2, he was in pain but nothing he couldn't handle. He gave a quick summary of the 4 missing years that doctors said wouldn't do extra harm. He was partnered with Traci Nash, Jerry's engagement widow. Their batch of rookies, leaving out Andy's name, Best and Noelle's wedding and baby girl, him and celery, the minor stuff.
He was told he could leave the hospital in a week if all went well and he "behaved" and listened to doctors. Only condition was no staying alone so Oliver volunteered to stay with him. He would be back on light duty in approx a month.