511: Complex Bonds

In the quiet of the hospital corridor, Emma and Gable shared a moment of silent understanding. Gable could see the conflict written all over Emma's face—her desire to help Alex, the guilt over his condition, and her struggle with their past that was now blurred by his amnesia. "Emma, you need to take care of yourself too," Gable finally said, breaking the silence. "We are doing everything we can for Alex, and Bauer is looking into who caused the accident. It's a complex situation, and stressing over it won't help him—or you." Emma nodded, her gaze distant. "I know, but it's hard not to feel responsible. He saved my life, Gable. Seeing him like this, thinking he's still 20... it's heartbreaking. He doesn’t remember any of the pain or the reasons we drifted apart. It's like a part of his life just vanished." Gable placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "And that's exactly why you shouldn’t burden yourself with guilt. This was an act of violence against you, Emma. Alex’s decision to