Failed Memory

Alex: Sam, are you awake?

Alex: Please, say something. I need help, urgently.

Sam: Alex, what’s going on? Why are you texting so late?

Alex: I don’t remember anything from the last few hours, and I’m really starting to freak out.

Sam: What do you mean you don’t remember? Did you drink or take something weird?

Alex: No, nothing like that. I’m just on my couch, and I don’t know how I got here. The last thing I remember is being with you at the café this morning. After that, it’s a complete blank.

Sam: This morning? Alex, that was over 15 hours ago...

Alex: Exactly. I have a total blackout. I don’t know how to explain it. I’m really scared.

Sam: Take a deep breath. I’ll help you. Have you checked your phone, messages, or anything that might give you a clue?

Alex: I’m doing that now, but I don’t see anything unusual. Just a couple of reminders for work, but they’re routine stuff.

Sam: Are you sure you didn’t go out with anyone else after breakfast?

Alex: I don’t know, I don’t think so. I’m checking, but there are no recent chats with anyone else.

Sam: Okay, calm down. Maybe it’s stress or something. Do you want to go to the doctor tomorrow?

Alex: I don’t know. I don’t feel sick, just confused.

Sam: Try to get some sleep. I’ll come see you early tomorrow, okay?

Alex: Okay, thanks. I’ll try to close my eyes.

Alex: Eva, sorry for texting so late. Are you awake?

Eva: Yeah, I was just about to go to sleep. What’s up?

Alex: I need to ask you something important. Did we see or talk to each other today?

Eva: No, we didn’t. Why?

Alex: I have this weird amnesia. I don’t remember anything from the last few hours. I’m trying to figure out what happened.

Eva: Seriously? Are you okay? Do you feel physically sick?

Alex: I’m fine physically. But I’m confused and a little nervous.

Eva: Do you want me to call Sam?

Alex: I already talked to Sam. I just wanted to make sure I didn’t forget we had plans or something.