Christie calmed herself, sat beside him, and embraced him, still rubbing his back as she waited for him to finish drying his tears and drinking the water.
"First, I need to tell you that I've regained all my memory," Christian began.
"What? Why on earth are you crying, then? That's wonderful news!" Christie exclaimed excitedly, hugging him repeatedly. "Congratulations, brother, congratulations!"
She embraced him enthusiastically, showering him with kisses, but stopped when she saw that he continued to look at her sadly, not reciprocating her joy.
"What is it, Chris?" she asked, pausing as she noticed his lack of expected reaction. "Don't tell me it has something to do with...