Trigger - Part 1

CHAPTER 27 - Hooks In You

I follow. Confused, I lean over to see what he is busy writing.

"You don't know a thing about her. What will you fill in?"

He shoots me a quick look and scoffs.

"The basics, obviously."
"Hm. The only thing you know is her name." I take a deep breath and lean back into my chair.

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After what felt like a lifetime I look around and see everyone passed out across their chairs. I look down at my wrist and see its 00.25.

I get up and before reaching reception a man with a long white coat approaches.

"Apologies for the long wait. I am Dr. Stevenson. Mr?"

"Moretti."

Mr. Moretti. We had to run a few tests on Say-linn-"

"-What is wrong?" I cut off his sentences.

"Are you her husband?"

"Yes." I answer before giving my brain a chance to think.

Yes!?

"How long has Mrs. Moretti been having these seizures? Has it only started after her brain trauma?"

"Her Brain trauma?" I ask confused.

"Yes... I assumed you knew it was an old injury?"

"We have not been married for that long doc. What kind of brain injury?"

I sense he is getting a bit uncomfortable and rubs his hand over his gray hair.

"Well. It looks like the trauma affected the region of her memories. Has she been having some signs of amnesia?"

"Doc, with all due respect, I am not here to delve into her past. What is wrong with her now? Why did she have a seizure?"

He clears his throat and opens the file in his hand.

"It looks like she had some sort of panic attack and this might have upset the balance of the chemicals in her brain which then led to a full seizure. We would like to keep her overnight and run some more tests on her to determine the exact cause."

I take a breath feeling like I have gotten myself into some sort of situation.

Maybe fess up and walk away now... you don't have time for this!

But...

I...

"Is everything okay Mr. Moretti?"
"Can I go see her?"

"Sure, she is stable enough and sleeping. Maybe if she hears a familiar voice she would be more comfortable."
He turns around and ushers for me to follow him down the corridor. We pass a few doors and enter the furthest door on the left.

"I'll give you some privacy." I nod and walk through the door Dr. Stevenson is holding open.

I slowly walk towards Say-linn looking so peaceful lying on the bed. I take a seat on the chair next to her and look around the room.

What are you doing Liam? You have no idea who she is. Why can't you just walk away. Leave as if this never happened.

My thoughts rush through my head and I am unable to calm them down.

You have to know more. You have to know who she is and what her story is.

Hm. There is something about her that is quite intriguing. A mystery I have to solve.