A/N: Just to remind you, I don't own any characters you recognize. :)

Diagnosis

When Bella came to, her head was sore but other than that she was fine, physically. Edward being awake was one thing, but not knowing her? That had shocked her completely. Dr. Newton was explaining to her about the MRI they had done when Edward had woken up, having not remembered what had happened or even his own name. To say she was stunned was a gross understatement.

"So, he doesn't know who he is?"

"Well, he didn't at first, but it seemed to come back to him after about an hour this morning. He remembers his parents and his childhood home, but that's about it. He seems to have no memory past the age of about ten." Dr. Newton explained gently.

"Do you think this is permanent?" The doctor sighed heavily.

"I'm not going to lie to you, Bella. It very well could be; or he could be back to normal in a week. Brain injuries are like that…mysterious and unpredictable." Bella nodded her head and stood.

"Are you leaving? I am not sure that you should be driving right now."

"I just need coffee; maybe a new life?" She chuckled darkly.

Dr. Newton put a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "Everything will work out as it should. Don't worry."

Bella walked away on shaky feet. Her head was a jumble of uncertainty. She made her way to the cafeteria for a cup of joe. It wasn't very good, but it was caffeine and she was desperate. Taking out her phone, she fired off an email to her boss saying she would be in tomorrow and thanking her for the continued support. Just when she was about to put her phone back into her purse, it started to ring.

The caller id flashed Jake's name, causing Bella's breath to hitch. She stared at it for a moment, pondering what to do…about everything. Quickly, she pressed ignore, her heart clenched at the action. Bella sat there, staring at the empty sugar packet on the table in front of her. She knew that this whole situation was just…fucked up. Edward didn't have anyone to care for him. Bella knew this burden would be hers. But could she handle it? She was brought out of her thoughts by the chiming of her phone. She had a voicemail.

Pressing the number to listen to the message, she took in a sharp breath. Jake's voice was tense, sad even. Bells, honey. He sighed heavily. Look, I know you're going through a lot right now. I just want to talk. Just please, let me hear your voice. I miss you. The last line was a whisper. She decided to send him a text for now and then talk with him tomorrow after she'd had time to think and talk more with Dr. Newton. I'll tell him everything, she thought.

Walking back into the hospital, she found Dr. Newton and asked if they could have a private talk about Edward. They went into his office and she told him of their impending divorce. He nodded sympathetically as she spoke. "Look, I completely understand, but this situation is delicate. Edward really needs a place to go now and someone to care for him. Physically, he will be ready to go home in a couple of weeks, but his memory…" Bella sighed, thinking about how he had no family since his parents had died years ago. She really didn't know how to proceed. They had already parted ways before all of this. Hell, he even tried to kill me. Squaring her shoulders, she looked at Dr. Newton with determination in her eyes. "Edward can come home. I know we are having problems in our marriage, but that's irrelevant at the moment. If he needs care, I will be there for him, be his friend." "You're sure?" the doctor was apprehensive after hearing of their marriage issues. Bella nodded. "I'm sure."