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*Just to add all medical information in this story is pure soap opera, any similarities to real medicine is purely accidental and very unlikely!*

*SPOILERS – this week – Jackson visits Erica, Jesse solves the letters mystery, JR has a plan.*

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"Cara, I'm glad I caught you. I was wondering how Marissa was doing?"

Cara had just been walking down the hospital corridor when she heard the sound of Krystal's pursuing heels.

Krystal looked about as tired as Cara felt.

"Marissa is doing well." said Cara, glad to have some good news to pass on at last "Better than well, she's doing amazingly."

No one could have been more delighted when Marissa opened her eyes after surgery. The first word that passed her lips was 'Bianca'. It took a few moments to explain to her what had happened and why she was suddenly in the ICU. Cara had been watching David closely the whole time, and when she saw David relax at the sound of Marissa's voice, she was able to relax as well. Today was a going to be one of the 'good' days.

"She's still suffering from amnesia," Cara went on to explain, "And we have a few more tests to do before we can confidently give her the all clear. She's making excellent progress."

"How did it happen?" asked Krystal.

"Honestly it wasn't a development we were expecting, but it can happen with this kind of head trauma. Crucially we caught it in time. She appears to have no ill effects from the surgery and will probably be ready for visitors by the end of the day."

"But surely after brain surgery…?"

"In the end it required only a fairly minor procedure to relieve the pressure. But as I said we are still waiting for the results of a few more tests. In the next twenty-four hours we will know if she can expect to experience any ill effects from the fit. But so far things are looking excellent."

"Wait but you said she still has amnesia?"

"That is the result from damage in a different part of the brain. And I'm afraid it's not nearly as easy to treat. She has adjusted well to the condition though and will continue to with the right amount of patience and support."

"Honey, where my daughter is concerned that's never going to be in short supply."

"I'm very glad to hear it." said Cara with a smile.

Krystal returned the smiled, but her worried frown returned.

"Do you want to come through to the Doctors lounge for a coffee while I wait for the test results?" Cara asked. "It shouldn't be too much longer."

"I think I'd like that." said Krystal, once more giving Cara a friendly smile, "Although I wouldn't call that swill coffee…"

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