Title: In the Mind's Attic
Chapter: 2
Author: Evidence
Rating: PG-13
She woke again this time to the man with curly hair and a white coat smiling at her. "Hello," he said, "I just want to look at your eyes." A bright light beamed into her eyes. "I have some news for you. There is someone outside eagerly awaiting to see you."
She still didn't know who she was. Her heart was beating quicker in her chest and she felt like crying.
"It's okay," the man said. "Let me explain what we know. You were brought here by your husband. He found you outside your apartment beaten."
Samantha put her hand to her mouth.
"Your skull was fractured. You had a broken hand and several broken ribs. You were unconscious and in a coma for three months. Last week your hands began to move."
"You're a doctor." It wasn't a question, she had just realized what he was.
"Yes I'm a neurologist, Dr. Bennet. I have been treating you." He spoke slowly so that she could comprehend every word. "Your husband is outside, he would like to see you."
"My husband?" It didn't seem right, something in her mind made her shiver.
"Yes, let me get Darryl." He began to get up and move to the door.
"What's my name?" Samantha called after him.
"Elizabeth Anderson."
The doctor opened the door and in walked a man carrying a bouquet of fresh cut flowers. He didn't seem familar but he must be, thought Samantha. He was tall with a balding head and lines encased around his chin. His skin was rough and scared. Quickly she recongnized the smell of smoke on him. Smoke, did she smoke once? That seemed familiar to her.
"Hey baby," he sat on the edge of the bed looking at her. "It's me Darryl."
"Hi," she said searching for some memory of him.
"How's she doing doc? Will she ever recover?" Her husband asked.
"Yes I believe she will regain her full memory, we must just give it time."
Samantha saw a dark look pass over Darryl's face.
"Yeah, time," he said staring at her.
To be continued...