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Francis? Do you have any children?”
    “No! I’m far too young for that nonsense!” He bellowed with laughter. “Besides, I have my whole life ahead of me. Not to mention I’m not even married yet!” His mind had transported him back to his early years, before my mother and me. “What was your name again?”
    “Oliver,” I sighed, playing with my plastic coffee cup.
    “That’s a good strong name. No wonder you’re a doctor.” I didn’t know what to say. “Why am I here, Doctor?” he suddenly asked. “Am I sick?”
    “You’re not quite yourself, Francis. We’re keeping you here to run a few tests.”   
    “But I will get to go home soon, right?”
    I fought back the tears. He had no idea how much I wished that could happen. “Yes, Francis. Once we’re happy with your progress, you can go home.”
    “Oh, good. I do have a business to run, you see.”
    “Kirkham Industries is in safe hands,” I muttered, urging him to remember. Why couldn’t he remember me? I was his son.
    “You know of my company?”
    “I know a little.” I tried to hide my smirk. “I can’t imagine it’s easy to run.”
    “I’ll be taking over one day. My father owns the company right now.” I smiled fondly, thinking back to all the stories he had told me about my grandfather when I was younger.
    “The Kirkhams sound like a great family to be part of,” I muttered, getting up. My father was getting tired; I could see it in his eyes.
    “They are. Oh, congratulations on the wedding, Oliver. I hope you and your future wife have a long and happy life together.”
    “She has to say yes first,” I snorted.
    “She will. You’re a fine man. I can see that. Plus you’re a doctor.”
    “Thank you. I’ll see you soon, Mr. Kirkham. Keep drinking your fluids.” He waved me off as if I were a stranger before going back to the book he was reading. It was one his better days today, even if his mind had taken him back to his early years. At least he wasn’t confused.
    “How was he?” Jade asked when I got back to the mansion later that afternoon. She was in the kitchen making us a drink. After I’d visited my father, I’d been busy preparing for her surprise party that I was holding here at the mansion. It wasn’t easy keeping anything from her.
    “He was less confused this time. I stayed to talk to the doctor about his deterioration once I was done visiting.”  
    “What did the doctor say?”
    “Much of the same. I know one day I’ll go and he will have forgotten me for good.” Jade walked toward me, wrapping her arms around my waist in comfort.
    “You’ll still have your wonderful memories. Plus you know that I’ll be by your side every step of the way.”
    “I know. You’ll always be my solace, Jade. I’m so thankful to have you in my life.” My words had never been truer.

    “I can’t believe you’ve pulled this off without her having a clue,” Sam gasped, eating his cereal.
    “She’ll find out if you keep opening your big mouth, you idiot,” Tom tutted, shaking his head. “Oliver has put too much effort into this without you ruining it for him.”
    “She’s upstairs, Tom,” Sam pointed out.  
    “Come on boys, she’ll hear you arguing if you keep it up,” I cautioned. This bickering between them was becoming more and more common. I knew Claire was worried about them. Sam was still getting better grades than Tom, and it appeared to be straining their relationship. I was sure it was one of the reasons Tom had asked to work at Kirkham Industries. He was worried he wouldn't get the grades required to get a position somewhere else. He just needed to have more faith in himself.
    “Can I bring a date?” Tom asked.
    “You have a girlfriend?” Sam snorted. “Since when?”
    “Leave him alone. You can both bring dates. That’s fine.” I interrupted the death glares they were giving each other.
    “They can bring dates to what?” Jade asked, walking in and looking too desirable for her own