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(Note left on Buffy Summers' bed)
Mom,
I'm leaving. You told me not to come back so I won't. Don't look for me. I won't stay to be a problem for you anymore.
Buffy
June 2007
(Phone call from Ellen Harvelle to Joyce Summers)
JOYCE: Buffy?
ELLEN: No, I'm sorry. My name's Ellen. I gather you know my daughter, Jo.
JOYCE: Oh. Yes, yes of course.
ELLEN: I just wanted to let you know that I've seen your girl and she's doing all right.
JOYCE: Buffy? You've seen Buffy? Where? When? Is she coming home?
ELLEN: Joyce, I'm sorry, but no. But don't be thinkin' it's all bad: she's with Sam.
JOYCE: Sam!
ELLEN: Uh-huh. Look, the two of them told me what happened with her boyfriend and his brother. Most of it anyhow. They got some things to be workin' out, the two of them. When they're ready, they'll be around.
JOYCE: Oh. Oh no. She didn't even tell me. (2 seconds of silence) Ellen, will you tell me what happened?
ELLEN: Yeah, Buffy was saying she finally told you about, well, everything. I don't know if you wanna hear this.
JOYCE: Just… please.
ELLEN: (sigh) Well, from what she says she had to basically send the love of her life to Hell in order to save the world.
JOYCE: And…. And Dean?
ELLEN: I can't, Joyce—
JOYCE: Please.
ELLEN: I can't. I'm sorry, Joyce. Boy's daddy was like family and this is something I know they don't want gettin' out. If'n'when Sam or Buffy is ready to tell then you'll know. I only told you about Buffy 'cause you're her mom and, well, if Jo had gone through something like that I'd wanna know.
JOYCE: I appreciate it. I really do. Listen, will you call me when you see her? Just tell me she's okay. Tell her… Tell her she can come home.
ELLEN: I'll do that. Listen, you call me when you need to, all right? If anyone's gonna understand what you're going through it's another mom with a daughter that's in this life.
JOYCE: Thank you, Ellen.
ELLEN: You take care now.
JOYCE: And you.
DATE: June 5, 2007 0830PST
TO: swin0112358
FROM: rgiles
SUBJECT: Please Answer
Sam, I know Buffy is with you. I've tried calling but you won't answer. At least tell me whether or not she's safe.
DATE: June 22, 2007 0922PST
TO: swin0112358
FROM: rgiles
SUBJECT: Please Answer
It's been over two weeks and I still haven't heard a thing. Robert Singer told me the ritual of restoration completed. Is she with Angel? At least tell me whether or not she survived.
DATE: July 14, 2007 0230PST
TO: swin0112358
FROM: rgiles
SUBJECT: Please Answer
I've waited as long as I can. If I hear nothing from you in the next 48 hours I will contact the Watcher's Council and utilize every resource at their disposal to find the both of you.
DATE: July 15, 2007 0830CST
TO: rgiles
FROM: swin0112358
SUBJECT: re: Please answer
She's fine. We're fine.
DATE: July 15, 2007 0648PST
TO: swin0112358
FROM: rgiles
SUBJECT: re: re: Please Answer
You know bloody well that isn't a sufficient answer! Where are you both? What have you been doing? Why won't you answer any of our calls? All of us here have been frantic with worry. At least tell Buffy to call her mother and let her know she's all right.
DATE: July 15, 2007 0933CST
TO: rgiles
FROM: swin0112358
SUBJECT: re: re: re: Please answer
Joyce made it pretty damn clear the last night we were in town that she doesn't want to speak with either of us. Just pass along the message, okay? I'm watching over Buffy. There's nothing for you guys to worry about.
DATE: July 15, 2007 0750PST
TO: swin0112358
FROM: rgiles
SUBJECT: re: re: re: re: Please Answer
Very well, if that's all you're going to give me then know this: I will hold you personally responsible should something happen to your sister.
DATE: July 15, 2007 0933CST
TO: rgiles
FROM: swin0112358
SUBJECT: re: re: re: re: re: Please answer
Okay.
(Notes from Dr. Redding at County General Hospital, Chicago, IL)
Significant Event: August 18, 2007
Hospital Length of Stay Day #65
As per yesterday's note, Jane Doe was scheduled for brain death examination this afternoon at 1400. This writer and Dr. David McCarthy, neurologist, entered the patient's room at 1358 and began the examination. Pupillary reflexes were absent, as were oculocephalic, oculovestibular, corneal, pharyngeal, and tracheal reflexes. This is in keeping with our previous neurologic examinations. An apnea test was then conducted, which the patient also failed. Following this, the team met briefly in the charting room to discuss options. At that point, the patient was declared brain dead, and we decided to proceed with terminal extubation. This writer was present and removed the ET tube at 1450.
The patient ceased expiring, and all cardiac activity stopped. However, less than a minute afterwards, the patient opened her eyes, sat up, and began taking deep, gasping inhalations. The patient demanded, "Who do I have to kill to get some french fries around here?" before disconnecting herself from her two peripheral IVs and leaving the hospital, despite multiple staff attempts to detain her. Hospital security and the Chicago police were called, but by the time they arrived, the patient had eloped from the NeuroICU and from the hospital entirely.
Upon review of the literature, I have found only one other case report of a somewhat similar occurence. A 19 yr old female in California spontaneously awoke after being in a coma for eight months and likewise absconded from the hospital. Unfortunately, given the elopement of our patient, it is impossible to determine what caused this unexpected occurrence. As has been documented in previous notes by this writer as well as other providers, Jane Doe has had a neurological exam consistent with brain death for the entire length of her hospital stay, including her exams both yesterday and today. Without the patient present, there is now no way to further investigate her sudden, unanticipated recovery.
Signed, Phillip J. Redding, MD, PGY–3 August 19, 2007
September 2007
(Second headline report of the 10pm newscast from station WCVB)
ANCHOR: Locals were shocked when the body of Dr. Gertrude Greenwater was discovered Tuesday evening. Her employers at Boston University called the authorities after the London native failed to show up for classes. Her students have gathered together for a candlelight vigil in honor of the beloved professor.
FEMALE STUDENT: (tearfully) I can't believe this happened to her. Everyone loved her. What kind of monster does that to a person?
ANCHOR: Police have yet to release details regarding Dr. Greenwater's death but reports have described the scene as "horrific." A young woman that neighbors referred to as the professor's adopted daughter is also missing. Anyone with information regarding Dr. Greenwater's murder or the location of Faith Lehane please call the Boston Police Department at the number on your screen.
(Phone call from Dean Winchester to Joyce Summers)
JOYCE: Hello?
DEAN: Joyce, it's Dean. (2 seconds of silence) Uh, hello?
JOYCE: Is this some kind of joke?
DEAN: (incomprehensible muttering) No, it ain't a joke. It's me. I'm looking for Buffy. Or Sam if you know where he's at.
JOYCE: How do I know this isn't some monster or-or-or demon or whatever?
DEAN: Buffy finally told you, huh?
JOYCE: Yes, she did—wait! Let's get back to the fact that they told me you died!
DEAN: Uh, yeah. I kinda did. But I'm back.
JOYCE: Oh, this is just… Dean, I haven't heard from Buffy in months.
DEAN: Say what?
JOYCE: She told me about all this Slayer nonsense, left me a note, and took off. She even left her phone!
DEAN: What the… Okay. I'm sorry, Joyce.
JOYCE: Sorry? You should be sorry after all these years of hiding this from me! If John were still alive I'd kill him!
DEAN: Uh…
JOYCE: And another thing: how long did you know about this Slayer business? Have you known this whole time? Did you all conspire together not to tell me?
DEAN: Well…
JOYCE: I don't know where she is, I don't know where anyone is, I have no idea what's going on or who she's with or if she's even alive!
DEAN: I'm sorry, Joyce.
JOYCE: Sorry? You should be more than sorry! Don't you ever call here again! (dial tone)
DEAN: (to no one) What the fuck?
