Amanda

What... where am I... I blink my eyes against the bright light of the room, staring around.

I'm on a small, uncomfortable bed. There's a tube in my arm. When I see the doctor in his white lab coat, I know I'm in the hospital.

I push myself up, and the doctor holds up his hand.

"Easy there. You're alright."

"Is... is..." I try to form words, my brain feeling sluggish and unresponsive.

"I'm doctor Feldman. You had quite the night. Please, try to relax. You are safe now. An OB-GYN checked you while you were asleep. Everything is going to be OK."

I collapse back on the pillow,...