Chapter 82

Regina thought about the life they had built together, their crazy marriage and the unconventionality of it all, their conversations, the laughter, and the intimate moments shared. The thought of losing those precious connections was almost unbearable.

“Are you saying that he might not remember certain people and details about his life, including me as well as my daughter, his wife?” Sylvia asked.

“But he’ll get better, right?” Regina cut in before Dr. Morris could reply, her voice choked with emotion, her hands tightly clasped together. “There must be something we can do. I don’t care for how long he won’t remember me or be able to speak. All I care about is that he will be fine and back to being the man he used to be.”

Dr. Morris sighed, his eyes filled with empathy. “We can’t say for certain right now, Mrs. Drakos. The brain is a very complex organ, and it has a remarkable ability to heal and adapt. Our major priority right now is for the patient to regain consc