When Jason kicked the door open and carried her to her very large bed, Nancy looked round the room and smiled. She was being treated as a queen.Back there she had got the courage to speak because of the presence of this man, whoever he was and whatever be the connection she had with him.He had also anticipated her need by carrying her up the stairs.'Who are you?' she asked Jason as he wanted to move away after covering her with the bed covers.Her hands pulling him back.Jason looked at the bed, so inviting with her lying innocently in it and wanted more than anything else to join her there.'I am your best wisher', he said. It had been on the tip of his tongue to say that he loved her.'I didn't want to ask you down there, well because I didn't want to embarrass you but you are not a doctor, are you?''No, I am not'.'I thought as much but why did you lead me to believing that you were back in the hospital?''There are alot of things that you do not know or cannot remember about yo
'You mean you cannot remember living here?' Phoebe asked Nancy. They were walking in the premises.Nancy had decided that she needed some air as well as a desire to exercise herself in the open by walking around and Phoebe had volunteered.Sally thought it was very nice and thoughtful of her but Mrs. Potts was very apprehensive. Jason had gone out briefly for something and Chris had had to go back to London to get things going about his business. His family would be joining him the following week.'No, I can't. I know that I am not supposed to force my memories but it is really frustrating not knowing anything about one's self'.'Yes, indeed. It is frustrating. I cannot even imagine it. It would feel like being in a cage and being told what to do and what not to do like an animal in training", Phoebe said showing affected concern and understanding. 'But it is for your good and you have to endure it'.'You are the only one who has been a bit more forth coming and being a woman, you see
Nancy felt dizzy.'I have to go in for now. I have had enough exercise for today. I feel a headache coming on'.'Oh no, are you sure it is not as a result of our discussion,l? I should have kept my mouth shut'. Phoebe said in false panic.'No. It's nothing of the sort. I have had this headaches since I became conscious. So don't blame yourself' but I really have to take my drugs and rest my head for a little while'.They went back inside with Phoebe secretly jubilant. She had got Nancy's trust and had succeeded in sowing a seed of distrust for Jason in her. What she had to do now was to water it and see how she could cause Nancy's health to deteriorate in the process.She helped Nancy with her drugs and covered her with the covers before leaving her alone, hoping that when the effect of the drug wore off, Nancy would still think about all she had told her and get more headaches.As she climbed down, Mrs. Potts accosted her.'What did you say to Nancy?''What do you mean, 'what did you
'Dr. Manuel, It is good that you are here, concerning that test we did the other day, I'd like a second opinion. Do you have someone you could refer me to? I already know of someone but I trust your judgement' Jason said to the doctor while staring at Phoebe with fury.Phoebe's heart skipped a beat. So, Jason still had this in mind irrespective of Nancy's condition? So, doing away with Nancy would really accomplish nothing, it would seem.'If you trusted my judgement, then why do you need a second opinion?''Something came up and I hate ignoring my intuition. I will also like to speak to someone who works for you'.Now, Phoebe was positively sure that Jason had found something out but she knew that the lab technician could not possibly let out their secret, he had alot to lose if he did but Jason could be pretty persuasive.She had to do something about this.Jason was staring at her and could almost see her brain waves working overtime. The way she was acting though she remain outwa
Nancy's fever broke and she came out of danger.She was weak for a couple of days. But Jason made sure that he took great care of him.The morning of the third day, as they set out for the hospital, Sally and her children set out for England to reunite with her husband. They had stayed longer than they had intended just to help Jason with Nancy's care.Sally knew when to keep her mouth shut. She knew that nothing she said about letting Nancy go would be effective in the face of the kind of love he had developed for her.The doctors examined her. She complained of some pain in her stomach and a scan was carried out on her.The doctor found out something that was not very right about the pregnancy.'The pregnancy has developed a complication. The baby is stressed and the foetal movement has greatly slowed down'. The doctor told the both of them.'What can be done about it, doctor?''We can only give her some multivitamins to return vitality to both the mother and child and ask the mothe
When they got home, Nancy went into her room and locked it.Jason went into the kitchen to ask Mrs. Potts to prepare something good for Nancy.'How did the check up go, Mr. Campbell Sir?''Not good at all and her baby is now on danger as well. Some body has been forcing her to recall things'.'I knew it. When Miss Phoebe went out with her the other day....' her voiced trailed off. She did not want to seem too assuming.'Yes, Mrs. Potts, you have my permission to speak'.'Well they seemed in deep conversation and from a distance, I could see her facial expression change. Then not long afterwards, Nancy came in looking sickly and I made her some tea and took to her. I confronted Phoebe but she denied it like she was apt to do and fated me to tell you about it and that if Nancy denied it, then she would make my life a living hell's.Jason saw how it was and nodded.'You did well, Mrs. Potts. Do not be scared. I want to give you an additional duty. Keep your eyes on Nancy. Make friends wi
Jason did not know how to start the court proceedings against Richmond because one of the prime witness which was Nancy was not yet fully recovered.She could not be probed for obvious reasons.And the more they allowed the case to linger, the worse for them.He did not therefore know of they should start without her or not though he planned to get the best lawyer available whatever be the case and he knew that since Richmond had the support of his wife, even if superficially, he was going to get the best defence attorney as well.When he discussed this with Alfred, he knew he was a good lawyer but he recommended someone he knew was better and more experienced than he was. He also advised that there was no need waiting for Nancy to recover her memory before they started the court proceedings before the case was overtaken by events and the evidence would not look or sound as real as it would now that it was still fresh.Arrangements were made and the lawyer, Alfred recommended, Barrist
The court hearing what Rodney had to say about the behaviour of Nancy started murmuring and Campbell's lawyer looked towards the jury and found that the women amongst them were frowning.He had wanted to ask him to tell them what happened on the night Nancy was abducted but he knew that the picture he would paint would be such that the case would be lost even before it began.'No more questions Your Honour'.As Richmond made as though to climb down from the witness box, his lawyer spoke.'Just a minute, Mr. Richmond'.Rodney waited. He and his lawyer had rehearsed what he had to say but since Campbell's lawyer didn't ask the question they were waiting for, his lawyer decided to ask it.'You have been accused of abducting a young pregnant lady on the night of December 28th. Can you really tell us what happened on that day?''Yes, if you please'. He said looking really sad.'I had visited my friend Maze like I said and we had decided to go to the Affluent Bar for some drinks.Afterwards