The Hospital
"Maybe we should go find the doctor" David suggested, looking at the grim faces of his closest friends. He couldn't believe the events that had happened so quickly on what was suppose to be a happy evening.
"I'm sure they will come find us when there is any news" Donna whispered, still to upset to lift her head up and pretend to be strong.
"I just can't believe who ever did it just drove off" Valerie said, her and Kelly might not be friends but she never wish physical harm on her.
"I swear if I find out I will make them pay" Brandon promised as he paced the up and down the waiting room.
"Hey there is Dylan and Kelly's mom, maybe they know something" Steve pointed out and walked over to them with the rest of the gang close behind.
"Well," Kelly's mom spoke, "she is in critical condition, but the doctor thinks she will pull through but we won't know the extent of the damage to she wakes up."
"You mean there is a chance she might have brain damage?" Brenda asked, concerned.
"Well it was touch and go there for a while, and she did stop breathing for a few minutes which means there wasn't oxygen going to her brain, so there could be no damage or there could be some. It is still to early to tell. She also has broken ribs, a broken arm, and some internal damage that they have to keep a close eye on". Kelly's mom looked at Dylan, he had hardly said two words since they arrived at the hospital.
"Are the police looking for the person that hit her?," Claire questioned. If it were up to her she would be hunting down herself, "Dylan did you tell the police what the car looked liked, did you recognize it?"
"It was a black SUV of some sort, it just happened so fast I didn't really get a close look." Dylan told them, "she saved my life,she pushed me out of the way". Dylan couldn't help feel responsible, it was his choice to leave early, and she pushed him out of the way so he wouldn't get hurt. Now, the one person in his life that he ever really connected with, his soul-mate, was laying in a coma. He could really use a drink right now..
"Are you alright Dylan" Brenda asked, laying a comforting hand on his shoulder.
"Yeah, you guys should just go home, it is late and I can call you if there is any change" Dylan suggested. The truth was he just needed to be alone without everyone trying to console him.
" Yeah there isn't really any reason why everyone should sleep uncomfortably in a hospital waiting room" Jackie agreed. It took some persuading but finally everyone agreed to leave and return in the morning.
Once everyone left, Dylan sat alone in Kelly's hospital room holding her hand. She had done this for him a few times and he knew that she could feel him there. If she didn't pull through he didn't know what he would do, and the only thing stopping him from using alcohol to ease his pain was the fact that Kelly needed him to be there.
The next morning
"Dylan" Kelly whispered, her eyes slowly fluttering open.
"Kelly," Dylan asked, hoping he wasn't dreaming, hoping that she was really alright, "nurses, she is awake". The nurses and the doctor came in the room followed by Kelly's mother.
"Kelly, do you know where you are at?" Doctor Reeves asked her as he checked her vitals.
"I'm guessing the hospital since you are a doctor" Kelly responded.
"Do you know what year it is?" He asked. The first thing they usually checked for with patients who might have possible brain damage was awareness of their surroundings. Amnesia was also common among patients that had some kind of blow to their head.
"1992," She said, "the spring dance, was last night, wasn't it?" Dylan couldn't help but start to panic, she thought it was 1992 instead of 1995.
"It is 1995 Kelly" Kelly's mom said, taking her hand to comfort her.
"Dylan why are you here, where is Brenda" Kelly asked confused.
"Kelly you seem to amnesia," The doctor told her, "but the fact that you do remember some things is a good sign".
"So you are telling me I can't remember the last three years of my life," Kelly said, starting to panic, "will I get my memory back?"
" Most likely you will, but there is a chance you won't. Your friends and family will just need to surround you with memories and pictures and stories. Anything that can trigger your memory can help".
"Physically, is she doing alright?" Jackie asked. She was just so relieved that Kelly was alive, for a few minutes there she was really scared she was going to lose her daughter.
"I think she will make a full recovery" the doctor said, "we will be back to check on you in a few hours Kelly". Once the doctor and nurses left, Dylan sat beside Kelly on the bed.
"Dylan, will you tell me what I missed the last three years" Kelly begged. She was surprised to see Dylan here and not the rest of her friends, but he still was one of her best friends and it was a comfort to have him there.
"I don't even know where to start" Dylan said, resisting the urge to kiss her and tell her he loved her. He didn't want to freak her out.
"How about you tell me where Brenda is" Kelly suggested. Dylan and Brenda were usually always together, maybe they had another falling out with the Walshes.
"Brenda and I aren't together anymore Kelly, we haven't been for two years." He told her.
"What, why?" Kelly questioned. She hated that she couldn't remember anything, she felt so stupid.
"I fell in love with someone else," Dylan replied, "I fell in love with you". Kelly couldn't believe her ears, she felt happy and sad at the same time. She always had a major crush on Dylan but he was her best friend's boyfriend.
"You better start from the beginning" Kelly suggested. She was kind of scared to hear what he had to say.
"Well, Brenda went to Paris that summer after the dance, and me and you spent a lot of time together. We ended up having feelings for each other. Brenda came back and we decided that we needed to just let what happened between us go. Then me and Brenda broke up anyways a few weeks later because of a lot of different reasons and I started seeing you again." Dylan explained.
"Brenda must hate me" Kelly sighed, maybe she didn't want to remember.
"Brenda found out and we all eventually came to the conclusion that I needed to pick. Mean while we tried to just be friends but that wasn't very easy. I eventually picked you and we decided to tell Brenda about our summer together. She hated us for a while, but eventually forgave us." Dylan continued.
"Keep going" Kelly begged, she needed to know where they where at today.
"We went to Europe together, but we ended up breaking up somewhere in Paris. You came back early, missing Brenda by a few hours. Brenda decided to go to the University of Minnesota but ended up coming back, that is a different story. Me and you got back together for a while but after a few fights we broke up. Then we got back together but at the end of the year again we decided that we couldn't make it work. Once you are feeling better I can go through the details with you" Dylan told her.
"What about this past year" Kelly asked.
"Well," he hesitated, he didn't really want to mention her relationship with Brandon, what if she remembered that before she remembered him, "You and Brandon dated, but I realized I made a big mistake when I lost you and I fought for you. We ended up getting back together and spending another summer in Europe. We were happy, and we still are, last night was your birthday party and someone hit you while we were leaving to go home".
"Wow, I can't believe I don't remember anything, my last memory is the spring dance." She cried. Upset that so much had happened and that she couldn't remember anything. She also felt strange because Dylan was telling her that they were in love and all she could remember was him with Brenda and her being rejected by Brandon at the school dance. Her thoughts were them interrupted by a knock at the door.
"How are you feeling" Brenda asked as she entered the room. Brandon was right behind her until he took a spot on the other side of the bed.
"I'm sorry Brenda" Kelly cried.
"She has amnesia Brenda, she can't remember anything after the spring dance" Dylan explained.
" It is alright Kelly, everything that happened is done and over with" Brenda said.
"Hey Dylan can I talk to you outside for a minute" Brandon asked. Once they were outside the hallway, Brandon offered a truce.
"We should keep everything on friendly terms for Kelly's sake" Brandon told him.
"Yeah, I think I can do that, just do me a favor and don't try to persuade her memory any certain way." Dylan threatened.
"I just want Kelly to get better Dylan, alright" Brandon replied. Brenda then walked out of the room and told Brandon Kelly was asking for him.
"How about we go get some coffee Dylan" Brenda said.
"Yeah, remember what I said Brandon" Dylan warned, still a little on edge. Brandon then went back inside and sat down on the edge of the bed.
"So tell me what happened with us" Kelly wondered. Dylan had skimmed over everything so quickly but she hadn't missed the part where he had said that Kelly and Brandon dated.
"Well, while you and Dylan were dating, I asked you to pretend to be my girlfriend for a few school functions. Long story short, I was dating someone I shouldn't of been and I could of lost my position on the school's task force if I had of been caught."
"You, not following the rules, this is interesting" Kelly said.
"Anyways, we kind of started to like each other but you were still with Dylan and you wanted to make things work with him. Eventually once you broke up though, we got together. We dated all of last year until Dylan decided you two were soul-mates. We went through a lot together, you were in a fire, and almost joined a cult"
"oh my god" Kelly interrupted him, "I can't believe I don't remember any of this, it feels like you are telling me about someone else's life."
"I know it is hard, but I am sure it will come back to you". Brandon hoped that she would at least remember their love, maybe he could have a second chance with her.
" Were we in love Brandon?" Kelly asked.
"Yes, very much so, but I guess your connection with Dylan was stronger, because you chose him" Brandon explained. It was hard for him to relive the memories that broke his heart.
"I'm sorry" Kelly whispered, then they sat there in silence.
Next chapter:
Some new characters
The walshes attempt to take advantage of the situation
Kelly still can't remember
And the hunt for the driver continues
