He seemed to be a little confused, and Kari blinked at his words. "Nate? Honey, it's going to be all right. You don't remember me? I am your wife, Kari." her eyes looked hurt and confused. She got in the car and fastened the seat belt.<br/><br/>"You ran out, said you needed a smoke. Did you fall or something? We can go home. I know you have been under s lot of stress. Dr. Hess is a good doctor. He wants to help you, but you have to be willing." she started the car and slowly pulled out.<br/><br/>She let him sit there and think about things. She was tempted to take him to the hospital. But she was afraid they would just make him more stressed. He did not look hurt. It was his mind, not anything physical like a wound.<br/><br/>When they pulled up in the driveway she shut the car off and looked at him. "We are home. Do you remember me now?"<br/><br/>As he slowly got out of the car she thought about contacting Dr Hess. But she did not want Nate to see. She got out of the car and let him into the house. Stepping quickly into the kitchen. "Want some coffee? It's too early for lunch. I should run to the store for some groceries. Relax and I will be back very soon. I just need some..." she opened the fridge to be sure. "Milk and eggs, and maybe some bread. You want anything? There is still beer in here."<br/><br/>He seemed to be in a kind of fog. He sat on the couch and turned on the TV. While he was zoning out, Kari grabbed her purse again and hurried out. "I will be back soon." She went over and kissed his cheek.<br/><br/>Once outside she drove to the market, digging out change to call Dr. Hess. "Hello? Dr. Hess, it's Kari. I took Nate home, but he seems to be zoning out. He forgot who I am. I had to make an excuse to make this call. I got him into the house. I have no idea what to do."