Santini woke up in Aidan's arms. She couldn't help but feel safe. She wanted to stay there forever. She had to write her flash down for her session tomorrow. She wrote about the man she saw and the emotion that was in that flash. She was overwhelmed by what she felt when she saw the flash. It was hard to compare it to anything but she knew it was intense. She lifted Aidan's arm off her as she slid out of bed. She tried not to disturb him .He looked so peaceful sleeping in her bed. He put the brakes on anything intimate happening last night and Santini was touched by his consideration. She looked out the window of her bedroom. Santini had a feeling a longing she couldn't understand because she didn't know why she felt this way. All she could remember was the name EJ. What was this man to her and why was she so desperate to not part from him. Why wasn't he looking for her? Her thoughts were just
Running rampant this morning. She was obsessing over this one flash. She needed to know more she had to. Aidan started to stir and he watched Santini, as she seemed miles away. He went behind her and kissed her on her neck. "What are you thinking about?" Aidan asked Santini smiled and said, "I need to tell you something. I had a flash last night." Aidan replied "Really that's great sweetheart." He hugged her Santini hesitated her next words. "It had a man in them and we were making love." Aidan's face dropped "Oh I see. What else happened in the flash? He asked not really wanting to hear the answer.
Santini lowered her head. "In the flash I said his name or what I think is his name .It could be a nickname for all I know." She was trying to explain so Aidan wouldn't feel hurt. She could read his face that he was disappointed. "It could mean nothing Aidan. It can be an old memory for all we know. We don't know what role this man played in my life. He could be an old lover." Aidan interrupted "Or it he can be a current one. " Santini lowered her head "I understand you're worried about this but it will be fine. If he is why hasn't he looked for me or found me?" she proclaimed Aidan smiled admiring her determination. "Why do we wait and see what happens in your session, and go from there. Santini nodded and put her head in his chest. Aidan took a deep breath and held her tight. He knew there was possibility of someone coming to claim Santini he was just hoping it wasn't true but it was something he had to face.
Aidan left Santini's place and heading to his office he always kept extra clothes there. He would show and change and get ready for a full day of patient's but he couldn't get his mind off the man in her flashes. He was hoping to find out soon who this person was. Aidan shook it off and decided to stop obsessing Santini made it clear he would have a place in her life. He just wasn't sure what that place would be.
Dr. Sterling kept dwelling on Santini's words he couldn't get out of his mind. "Nicole injected me with something." She proclaimed to him. It knew at him something awful he decided to ask questions.
He picked up the phone and called the Neurology doctor treating Santini. "This is Dr. Sterling I need to speak with Dr. Siegel please." he asked the woman answered "Sure Doctor I will see if he's available." Dr. Siegel picked up immediately. "Richard how are you doing? " Dr. Sterling answered, "I'm okay. I was wondering if we can speak about our mutual patient Santini. " Dr. Siegel was intrigued "What is it you want to know? " Dr. Sterling then proceeded "Have you ever done a toxin panel on Santini?" Dr. Siegel was intrigued. What are you looking for Richard?" Richard then said "I think she could have been injected with a substance. In her session she had a memory flash of someone attacking her with an injection and she passed out. It could explain why her memory still hasn't returned. I know there was trauma to the brain but not significant where she shouldn't be remembering more than she has. Is it possible you can check into it maybe run some tests? I may be paranoid but it couldn't hurt.
Dr. Siegel nodded "I completely agree. It does puzzle me why she has hasn't regained more of her memory. I was going to run another scan in a few weeks but I can call her and set up something sooner. It could mean an answer or nothing at all." Richard nodded "Yes my gut is telling me the answer is in the blood work. I'm almost sure of it." Dr. Siegel agreed to do the testing and hung up. Dr. Sterling felt relieved he made the call. It may be just a hunch but it could mean Santini getting her life back. He would discuss his hunch with her tomorrow and assure the tests are just a precaution to get to the truth.
Dr. Sterling dialed Santini's phone number to ask her to come in for tests. Santini picked up the phone
"Hello Dr. Siegel." she answered "Good Morning Santini I hope I'm catching you at a bad time?" he asked
Santini was curious why the call. "No doctor it's fine. Did I miss my appointment?" Dr. Siegel shook his head." No Santini I spoke with and he wants me to look into a few things. He said you spoke about a syringe filled with a substance when you were attacked. " Santini nodded "Yes Doc she injected me with something. Do you have an idea of what it could be?" She asked
Dr. Siegel answered, "I suspect something but we need to run some tests to be sure. Can you come down for a few tests to rule it out?" Santini was excited "Sure Doc I can be there in half an hour." Dr. Siegel laughed "Okay I will see you then." Santini was smiling and ran inter her bedroom. Aidan was in the bathroom. "Aidan I have to go to the hospital for some tests. Dr. Siegel thinks he may be able to find out
What I saw in my flash. He wants to run a few tests." Aidan came out the bathroom "That's great sweetheart." He hugged her "I'm going to head home and change I have patients today. Call me when you're done." He kissed her lips and pulled her in a strong embrace. Thy kissed passionately Aidan didn't want to let her go. He smelled her hair it smelled like apricots. He wanted to hold it in his mind
He pulled away slowly." I need to tell you something Santini. From the first moment I saw you I knew you would change my life. I'm in love with you and before you find out who you are. I wanted you to know that." He kissed her forehead. Santini smiled and looked in his eyes .I'm so glad you found me Aidan. When you found me I found you and I'm falling for you. I have been for a long time. Thank you for letting me in." She whispered and kissed him before they left for their day.
Santini headed to the hospital and reported to Dr. Siegel's office. The nurse took her to the back and took her blood for the testing. Santini hated needles since remembering her attack but she knew this was something she had to do. This was a chance to open the door to her life. She closed her eyes
And another flash came to her. This time she was standing watching another couple. She walked closer to the couple as they made love. The woman looked somewhat familiar. Santini felt a heat came over her. She couldn't believe her eyes. She refused to stay behind the glass door she opened it. Santini gasped. It was EJ making love to Nicole. The woman who tried to kill her. She couldn't believe. In her previous flashes EJ was loving and she felt emotional it him. Watching this scene she felt nothing but betrayal. Santini saw herself crying watching them both go at it. Santini went to touch her alter self but she heard a voice calling out to her. "Santini are you okay? "The nurse asked Santini was brought back to reality. Santini felt herself shaking like a chill came over her. The nurse called out to Dr. Siegel
And he came running to her. "Santini he asked "Do you know where you are?" Santini nodded all of sudden she felt a flood of tears flowing. EJ wasn't what she thought he was. Santini knew why Nicole tried to kill her. She and EJ were having an affair and this was a way to get her out of the way.
She never wanted to lay eyes on EJ or Nicole ever again. Santini stuttered, "I'm okay. I had another flash
And it wasn't a good one. I think I need to see Dr. Sterling right away. He can send me back to this memory." Dr. Siegel nodded "IF you think that's what's best Santini. I should have the results in a few days. Do you want me to call Aidan?" Santini Nodded "Yes he's the only one I want to see right now. I need to tell him what I just saw. " Shortly after Aidan came running in the door. Santini ran into his arms and balled her eyes out. "They wanted me dead Aidan." Aidan was puzzled "Who did sweetheart?"
Santini stuttered "Ej and Nicole. She came after me because her and EJ were having an affair. "
Aidan was floored "Are you sure Sweetheart?" Santini began shaking again "Yes I saw it with my own two eyes Clear as day. I don't want them to ever come near me Aidan. I want nothing to do with them promise me." Aidan consoled her." maybe you should see Richard before making any quick decisions?"
Santini said "I will see him but I felt the hate in my bones. I felt the pang of betrayal in my veins. Which means it was wrong. He claimed to love me and he was with her." Aidan hugged her "It's okay we will figure it out." Dr. Siegel watched them leave. He felt sympathy for his patient. He also felt his patient may be right. If the tests come back for drug that could erase memories Santini may have every reason to believe someone is trying to kill her. He prayed she was wrong but his gut was telling him otherwise.