Chapter 6
Nathan sat staring at the sleeping woman in the bed. Kate, Stana, whoever she was. Either way, she was still his friend. They had worked together for 5 years, of course he cared about her. Their whole cast was like one big, happy, sometimes dysfunctional, family. Many speculated about what was or wasn't between them. They had great chemistry on screen and off, but they were just friends, close friends, but nothing more.
A small sliver of light came into the dark room as the door slowly opened.
"Mr Fillion, could I speak with you a moment please?"
"Yes doctor. Of course." Nathan stood and headed quietly out into the hallway as not to wake his sleeping friend.
"Thank you for staying, Mr Fillion. She seemed much more relaxed with you here."
"Please, call me Nathan. I'm just glad you were able to help her sleep. She was so upset when we tried to explain it to her. I've never seen anyone so hysterical."
"It was quite a shock for her, and sadly she still doesn't believe it. I spoke with a world renowned psychologist, Dr Burke, who specializes in complex amnesia cases, and he was happy to take her on as a patient."
Nathan let out a snort. "Really? His name is Dr Burke?"
"Yes, why?"
"Her character's therapist on the show is named Dr Burke."
"Well, it could be good or bad in this case, but I'll give him a heads up in case he wants to have her call him something else. He is currently doing a lecture series in Europe, but will be back next week. He will see her as soon as he returns. In the mean time, he said to keep her calm as possible. It may be challenging, but until he sees her, he has asked that we treat her as if she is Kate Beckett. She may start to feel that things aren't right with that and remember on her own. If not, it will at least keep from upsetting her too much until then."
"You do realize she believes she's a fictional character, who lives in New York, works as an NYPD homicide detective, and is dating me!"
"I know it's a lot to ask, but you're an actor, you act for a living. Put your skills to use and be whatever she needs you to be. I suggest talking to the rest of the cast and crew as well to get them on board."
"Ok, I'll see what I can do. So, you'll be keeping her here until then?"
"Sadly, since her problems are all memory based, she will be released tomorrow morning. We can't justify keeping her here. I suggest you go home and get some rest. I have a feeling you're in for a long week, Nathan. Or should I say, Mr Castle."