Sorry it took long to update!

Woodlawian: Muhaha :) Evil Taylor. Sorry it took long... lol I just saw you review and decided to do this.
Beware of Dogs: I don't know why he's always caught in a cat fight... it does seem that way, doesn't it?

Disclaimer: Do not own.

Melissa's POV (One week later, Monday)

The next few days passed by in a slur. Eric called me a few times, and I answered his phone calls. But I did not answer any of the phone calls I received from Jackson, and I didn't leave my home. There had been so many odd encounters with him that I was afraid I'd run into him again. So I stayed put, only going out to go to work. But even that didn't work.

One morning I walked in through the glass doors of the hospital and a nurse came running to up to me.

"Dr. Wu!"

"Wow, Kelly. Calm down. What's the matter?" I asked worriedly. I was afraid it was Alex again.

"There's a man here to see you-"

"Kelly, what did I tell you about personal issues?"

"Yes, but-"

"Sorry Kelly, tell him I'm not here."

"But I see you." I heard Jackson's voice and turned around sharply.

I did not say anything, I just watched him.

"Mel, I didn't kiss her-"

"Save it Jackson." I said firmly and went through a pair of white doors that led to the patients dorms.

"I'm sorry you can't come in here sir." I heard Molly the receptionist say.

"But I have to talk to Melissa!"

"Personal matters are out my hands."

Their voices died away as I walked further down the hall.

I went to Alex's room and knocked on the door.

"Come in." A small voice said.

I opened the door, smiling at the angel.

"Melissa!" He smiled and held out his arms.

"Hey Alex!" I said and leaned down and hugged him. "How are you feeling today?" Checking his IV and the machines that monitered his brain.

He grinned. "I can remember a few things!"

I smiled. "Like what?" I asked, sitting beside him.

"I remember I have a sister!"

"Oh really? Did she come and visit you?"

Alex nodded. "Her name's Caitlin." He said proudly.

"Wow. How old is Caitlin?"

"She's twelve!"

I smiled at the fact that he was starting to remember things again.

"How does your leg feel?" I asked examining the white cast.

"Numb." He said and moved it around slightly.

"Are you hungry?"

He nodded.

"What kind of sandwich do you like?"

"Um... cheese!" He said grinning a toothily at me.

"Great. I'll be right back." I winked at him and left to the small kitchen across the hall.

Grabbing apples, a juice box and cheese sandwich, I noticed a file that had been labled "Alex M. Room B238." I froze.

He is my patient as well... I wonder what this is about? I carefully opened the file and gasped. Alex had been diagnosed with cancer.

I slammed the file shut and went back to Alex's room and handed him the juice, sandwich and apples.

"I'll...I'll be right back Alex." I said and went down the hall to where his father was.

I knocked on the door and Doctor Adams answered.

"Hello Melissa!"

"Hi James. Um, if you don't mind, can I talk to Joe?"

He nodded and let me into the room.

"Um, Joseph Martinez?" I asked nervously.

Joe turned his head to look at me.

"Hello." He said, his eyes seemed vacant.

"Melissa Wu sir. I'm the doctor attending to your son - Alex."

"My...Alex! Where is he? How is he?" He asked, attempting to sit up but Dr. Adams rushed to his side and instructed for him to lay back down.

"He's-" I choked on the words. "He's well." I said and Dr. Adams caught my eye and threw me a questioning look.

I ignored him and turned back to Joseph.

"I was wondering if you could tell me about any of the things Alex did before the accident?"

Joe nodded. "He loves apples... Likes Disney movies, he loves to read..."

"And what about your family?"

"My daughter - Caitlin liked to play basketball with him. And Anna, my wife made chocolate chip cookies that he loved."

I nodded. "Thank you Joe, James." I nodded to the two of them and went to the lobby to contact Alex's family.

"Hello?" A stressed voice answered.

"Hello, this is Dr. Wu. I'm calling from Los Angeles hospital-"

"This is Anna. Is something wrong with my husband or son?"

"Anna, I'm attending to Alex and as you know he has memory loss."

"Yes..."

"I was wondering, if you could bring Caitlin and perhaps any things Alex used to play with, eat, read... anything that could help bring his memory back."

"Of course. I'll be by in about an hour."

"Thank you."

I walked back into the patients dorm area and into Alex's room.

"Melissa!" He greeted me, smiling.

I forced a smile and looked at the boy who was destined for a life of hardship.

"Your mom's coming! And so is Caitlin."

He smiled. "Hey Melissa! Look what I can do!" He said and juggled the apples.

"Wow!" I said and sat beside him and we talked about Disney until his mother arrived with Caitlin.

Jackson's POV (One week later, Monday)

I called Melissa again and again, waiting for her to pick up. Just once. I know I was getting desperate, but what choice did I have? I had worked so hard to get Melissa to forgive me and now she hated my guts. And now Eric was moving in on her! He might've just liked her from the start, but whatever. It doesn't matter anymore. All that matters to me is getting Melissa to forgive me... again. That shouldn't be to hard, should it?

Gosh I felt like I was on the island again. The time Melissa had seen Taylor and me talking the day we moved the plane... I had been in the spotlight, trying to convince her that I didn't have feelings for her. I remember confessing my feelings to her... and I had just let that opportunity pass. We had been alone and I could've easily kissed her or something... to let her know that Taylor really did mean nothing to me. But nope...

And now I was in the spotlight again, trying to convince her the same thing. But this time I couldn't simply find her sitting down on a log and tell her how I feel... Los Angeles is huge. And I doubt there are any logs that she'd sit on. No. I would need help.

Nathan and Daley are busy taking care of Abby... and Nathan had warned me against anything like this.

Abby hated me for hurting Melissa. Her words from the party rang loudly in my head.

You. Are. SICKENING!

I shook the thoughts out my head and went through other options of who could help me.

Maybe her parents?

Or Eric.

He was my only chance.

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The next day, I was seeing Eric at the book store and decided to corner him there.

I entered the store, and saw Eric handing a man a steaming cup of coffee.

I walked up to him and waited until he had cleaned up the counter a little.

"Eric?"

"What do you want, Jackson?"

"Well-"

"If you want to talk about Melissa tough luck. I'm not helping you."

My mouth dropped open.

"Nathan told me you might come to me. And I want you to know that you should just forget it."

"Eric-"

"Sorry, I have customers."

"Can I at least talk to her parents?"

I saw Eric freeze.

"Jackson." He started quietly.

"Yeah?"

"Didn't you know her parents passed away mere days before your ex-wedding?"

My veins went cold.

"By the look on your face, I'm guessing you didn't know. Hi ma'am, what can I get you?" He asked turning away from me.

My thoughts were blurred and all over the place... Why didn't she tell me? How does Eric know? Does she have feelings for Eric...?

I walked away to the register and started scanning books out absentmindedly. I didn't even care when a grumpy man insulted me in some forgein language.

I had to talk to her on my own. I had to get her to listen.

Eric's POV (Tuesday)

I couldn't believe Jackson hadn't known about Melissa's parents... I was hoping that that meant she had feelings for me. I gleefully texted her, asking if she wanted to have lunch tomorrow and she replied back "Sure" With a smiley face. I grinned and continued making coffee for a group of teenagers.

Melissa's POV (Wednesday)

Eric has asked me out for lunch! I was so happy, but at the same time I felt guilty about leaving Alex. But his mother had said that she'd come back today for lunch, and she'd eat with Joseph as well, hoping to jog Alex's memory. He'll be fine I reassured myself. I wonder who diagnosed him to have cancer...

My phone buzzed and I opened the text I had received from Eric.

Hey! I was thinking we could grab some pasta, or something? Whatever you like. I'll be outside the hospital in ten minutes. Can't wait. :)

I tried to ignore the slight butterflies that had appeared in my stomach. It didn't work. When I saw Eric standing outside the hosptital ten minutes later, I grinned and threw off my doctors coat, revealing the dark blue skirt and white blouse I was wearing. Silver bracelets sat on my wrist and matched the rings I wore.

I walked outside and smiled at him.

"Hey Mel!" He smiled and hugged me. I didn't hesitate to hug back.

"So where do you want to go?"

I shrugged.

"Does a picnic sound good?"

I gaped at the basket sitting in the backseat of his red corvette and nodded.

"It sounds great."

"Great!" He smiled at me and helped me into the car.

Will you kill me if I make this a Eric/Melissa story?