"Okay," I agreed. The couple filled out some paperwork before we began walking slowly back to where they parked their car. When we got in the car, the woman sat in the back with me and held my hand gently in hers.
"Thank you... for helping me," I said into the silence. My body was throbbing in pain as I sat there. Elizabeth smiled at me sympathetically.
"Of course, sweetie. So Phoenix, how did you end up in the park, if you don't mind me asking. Are you okay?" She asked. I couldn't very well tell her I accidentally time traveled here from the year 2026.
"I don't remember," I lied easily. I would fake amnesia if I had to, but no one could know the truth. Even if I didn’t know anything else, I knew that much at least.
"I'll check on her when we get to the house. She doesn’t seem to be in immediate danger," the man, George, offered.
"Oh, my husband is a doctor," Elizabeth explained. I nodded thoughtfully. When we got to their house, George's profession showed. The house was amazing. It was huge. Walking inside, the entire place was spacious with an open floor plan for the living room, dining room, and kitchen. Elizabeth showed me around, explaining each room until we got upstairs.
"This is our son, Braden's room. He's often kind of quiet so you won't have to worry too much about him. And this will be your room," she said as she opened a room door. The room itself was spacious and comfortable. It was warm and inviting. I wouldn’t mind staying here at all.
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