I've Forgotten - Part 7

I force a smile as the nurse came through the door and informed my mom that visiting times were over and that tomorrow she could come pick me up whenever. I watched as she nodded her head and then turned back around to pull me into a hug. As she was pulling away I met her blue eyes with my own. She seemed to search my eyes before fully letting go. As she was turning to leave she paused. “I love you, Laurel. Remember that.” I nodded even though her back was toward me and then she was gone.
I remained silent as the nurse hurried about the room doing the last check-ups before she smiled at me. I smiled back at her and then she too, was gone. Very slowly I lay back down on the bed and stared up at the ceiling.
‘I love you, Laurel. Remember that… Remember that… Remember… Always remember…’ The ceiling shifted and was engulfed in black. I had fallen asleep. ‘Always remember… Promise to… remember…’ The brown eyes returned, only this time a familiar, but unknown voice followed, “You promised to always remember…”