Ellissa's POV

　　The doctor noticed my distress and placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder. "It's okay, don't worry. We'll get through this together. Sometimes our memories can play tricks on us, but we have ways of bringing them back."

　　I nodded weakly, my eyes welling up once more. The fear of the unknown tugged at my heart, but I clung to the iota of hope provided by Dr. Stevens' steady demeanor.

　　Dr. Stevens continued, pacing his questions carefully. ...