We heard the news and rushed to the hospital. We all wanted to see her, and we couldn't wait to actually talk to her.
Once we arrived, I ran into the room.
I saw Melissa lying there with her eyes open. I felt things I don't even know how to describe with words. It was the most amazing day ever.
I walked over and grabbed her hand. "Mel, I'm so glad you are awake. I need to tell you that I love you. You were the only person on the island to get me. You were there for me no matter what, and when we were all rescued, you never gave up on me. This accident had me so scared, and you need to know that I love you,"
"That's all very nice Jackson, but what island? I have no idea what you are talking about. We had algebra together, but you never really talked to me. I'm sorry; I don't know what you mean about an island and being rescued,"
I stared at her in awe, and I forced myself to walk out with the others, and Dr. Green was standing with them.
"I'm sorry, but I'm afraid we have some bad news," Dr. Green told us.
"But I thought she was awake," Taylor said confused.
"Oh, she is awake. That is very true, but her accident was more serious than we imagined. She had some brain damage, and a little later, some other doctors are putting her in a halo,"
"A halo? Like she is going to have a big metal thing drilled into her head?" Eric asked.
"Yes, but that's not the bad news,"
"So there is more?" Lex asked.
"Yes. We have been asking Melissa questions to check her memory and try and determine the extent of the brain damage. Her mother requested that we ask her about you all, but she only knew you as former classmates,"
"She told me she didn't remember being on the island," I said on the verge of tears.
"That's right. I believe she has Lacunar amnesia,"
"If she has amnesia, then how does she remember us at all?" Taylor asked.
"Well this particular type of amnesia doesn't erase all of your memory. It just causes the person to forget one specific event. In Melissa's case, she forgot the island. Because she doesn't remember being there, she doesn't remember coming home, and she doesn't remember how you all bonded once you returned. Her memory is frozen. She only remembers you as it were before the accident. For example, which one is Nathan?"
"I am,"
"Mrs. Wu tells me that you are Melissa's best friend. She will remember you as such because you were before being stranded on the island,"
"How long does this usually last?" Daley asked.
"I can't be sure. In some cases, it can last awhile; in others, only a few days. It's hard to tell, but I think it would still be smart to talk about the island. Obviously you all built some pretty strong bonds there, or you wouldn't be here right now. In times like this, Melissa needs as much support as possible,"
Dr. Green walked away, and I told the group what happened. I finally told the girl of my dreams that I loved her, and she didn't even know why I cared.
A/N: I couldn't just have Mel wake up and be perfectly fine. Please don't hate me.