Trying to Recall
Title: Trying to Recall, Part 5A Fandom: Supernatural Author: myguys_sam_dean Rating R Characters: Mary, OFC Disclaimer: I don't own 'em, I just play with 'em. Summary: Written for fanfic100 prompt #088 - School. Mary goes shopping for maternity clothes with her friend.
"Hello?"
"Hi, Julie. This is Mary."
"Hey, Mary, how are you doing?"
"My jeans won't fit me anymore. Want to go shopping?"
"Sure. I don't have to work until this afternoon. I'll be over in about an hour."
I looked at the clock.
"Mary? You still there?"
"Yeah. I think I'll have to wear John's sweatpants shopping."
Julie gave that great laugh of hers. "Don't worry about it, hon. It happens to every woman."
I put on John's sweatpants and looked in the mirror. Frumpy was the only word that came to mind. I sighed and went downstairs to pay some bills while I waited.
My memory wasn't back completely. I'd get flashes here and there. I was secure in my marriage because John had been so easy to fall in love with after the accident. He told me stories of us. I remembered the stories he told me, I just didn't remember being there.
Julie was indeed my best friend. When she'd told me some of the silly things we'd done, I could picture them but still didn't remember. At least I didn't think I did.
Julie showed up in sweatpants because she said she didn't want me to feel too original. She could always make me laugh.
We found some maternity items with the help of a very friendly saleswoman. Neither of us knew what I actually needed. We were glad to have her guidance. As we walked out with our purchases, I knew I'd be coming back. She'd made it so easy on us, two giggly girls looking for something that didn't resemble a moo-moo.
"You doing okay?" Julie looked at me on the way to her car.
"I think so," I nodded. "I still get frustrated because I don't have all of my memory back."
"This might be a dumb question but I'm gonna ask it anyway. How do you know parts of your memory are missing?"
"I don't remember getting married, even though I've looked at the pictures. I don't remember growing up," I tried to explain. "It's that sort of thing."
"Want me to fill in some blanks?" Julie asked.
I nodded.
"Okay," she replied. "But I think this calls for a dessert run. Want pie and coffee?"
"Ugh. No coffee. I can't stand the smell."
"We'll have some nutritious milk then."
That sounded good to me.
"I met you in high school," Julie started to tell me all she knew about me. "Your parents were killed in a car accident when you were little. You lived with your aunt, who was a little off-balance. Jacob, your brother, was there with you. He was your only sibling.
Your aunt passed away soon after high school. Jacob died in a hunting accident just before your wedding. You took it hard because you two were so close. John really worried about you because of how had you took it."
"I don't remember any of that."
"But, you'll remember what I told you, right?" Julie asked.
"Yes, I'll remember the words but I just don't have the feeling attached to it.
"Maybe that's for the better," Julie explained. "Your life got so much better with John. He was your knight in shining armor."
"He was my knight in shining armor twice," I told her. "After the accident, he came swooping in to save me again."
"Guess he makes a habit of it then. He's always been that kind of guy. You are a lucky girl."
"I know that," I smiled. "He's been so great to me."
"He loves you so much."
"I've fallen in love with him all over again," I started to blush.
"Really? Julie gave me a wicked smile. "Tell me more."
"He treats me like I'm someone to be cherished. He sleeps with his hand on my stomach, like he's keeping the baby safe. He makes supper at night so I don't have to gag. He spent the night with me on the bathroom floor while I was puking."