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Chapter Two-Her Identity Revealed


"Her name is Karen Kowalski and she has been legally dead for three years."

"That's impossible!"

"It gets better. Her next of kin is some guy named-"

"John Doe?" she finished.

"Yeah; how'd you know?"

"It's the only name she remembers. And I'm guessing her life happened in Seattle, right?"

"Yeah; arriving officers to the scene were Lt. Jamie Avery and Det. Frank Hayes. It was presumed to be a body dump."

Lily looked closely at the file. "It says that this John Doe has reported himself as missing in several major cities all over the country."

"Yep; Lt. Conway has been going nuts with the reports. So, how is she?" he asked.

"Her temp has gone up, she's responsive, and she wants to go to Seattle. Does that satisfy your question?"

"Is it okay if I ask her some questions?"

"I'd rather you didn't," Max said to the officer as he walked up to the duo.

"Dr. Schmidt," the cop greeted the doctor.

"Officer Davis, what brings you to our hospital?"

"Just dropping off some info on your Jane Doe. Doctor, Doctor," he said before leaving.

"Her name is Karen Kowalski. Take a look at her background sheet." Lily handed Max the folder.

"She's been legally dead for three years?"

"Yes. And her next of kin is listed as a Mr. John Doe, owner of a Seattle bar called The Sea."

"Well, this is something. Should we tell Miss Kowalski who she is?"

"Yes." They walked up two flights of stairs to the floor where Karen had been moved hours earlier when her condition had improved.

"Hey Docs," Karen greeted them as they entered her room.

"Hello. How are you feeling?" Max asked her.

"Great. Any news on who I am?"

"Actually," Lily started, "Yes. Your name is Karen Kowalski. You are 21 years old and your next of kin is listed as a Mr. John Doe of Seattle, Washington." She took the folder from Max and handed it to Karen. "Everything about you is in there. As soon as Dr. Schmidt here gives you the all clear to leave, you'll be accompanied to Seattle to settle everything."

"What do you mean, 'settle everything'?"

The two doctors looked to each other and then their patient before Max spoke.

"According to the file, you have been legally dead for three years."

"What!" Karen almost jumped out of bed upon hearing this revelation.

"According to the police report, you were found dead by Mr. Doe and a man identified only as a Mr. Digger," Lily told her.

"How did I presumably die?"

"It doesn't say." The room was silent for a moment.

"When can I get out of here, Doc?"

"Tomorrow, Miss Kowalski; I'd like to keep you here overnight."

"Goody."


Okay, I realize that that chapter sucked, but please bear with me! If things seem amiss, don't get mad! Reviews welcomed!