Letting Go, The End

By Rena Janssen

Granger woke up in a hospital with amnesia and a strange acting wife. The only thing he could remember was his eyes staring back at him. For some reason he felt his past creeping up on him. He wanted answers and everyone, even the good doctor, was avoiding his questions. How can he handle his past and his new future? How can he combine them and make everyone happy including himself? This is the last installment of the Letting Go series.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Rena Janssen
• Release date: Nov 12, 2013
• ISBN: 9781311835765

Rena Janssen

I have lived in a small town for the majority of my life. I consider myself a jill-of-trades. I have been a licensed Cosmetologist since 2000. I loved the way my work would help people feel better about themselves. My father-in-law introduced me to photography where I grew to love that art also. I also hold my diploma in Wildlife and Forestry Conservation, medical transcription and Certified ParaOptometric; however, I have always had a love of the literary world.I have been married since 2003 and we welcomed our first child in 2009 and our second in 2013. I love feedback from fans. My email is [e-mail]

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Letting Go, The End

By Rena Janssen

Copyright 2013 Rena Janssen

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Cover art photo by Rena Janssen

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This eBook is a work of fiction. All characters, organizations, or events in this novel are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

Other Books by Rena Janssen

Life Through Love

Things Change

Letting Go

Letting Go, The Surprise

Special Thank You

To my Celtic Cup friends, you know who you are, who put up with me forgetting what I was talking about and writing on napkins.

To my doctor friends, J. Dennie Crabtree, M.D. and Mark Blair, M.D. for helping me with all the medical aspects that I needed for my work.

And to my family for letting me pursue my dreams. I love each and every one of you!

Chapter 1

Granger awoke to the irritating sounds of beeping and the smell of antiseptic. He would know that smell from anywhere. He was in the hospital. The question was how did he get here?

The door opened slowly and he heard two female voices, one sounding very animated and the other was just barely out of his reach of understanding. He knew the animated one was Beth, his new wife, but the other voice he struggled to place because she spoke so low. He curiosity got the better of him so he didn’t speak up, just listened to the heated exchange.

I don’t care what you say! You are not coming in here! It is apparently too hard for him to see you. Beth said. She paused listening to the other lady but interrupted the lower voice getting louder and louder. Go away! I am his wife now and what was in the past needs to stay there. Leave now before I call the police. It’s your fault he is in here anyway. Are you trying to kill him? Just stay away! Beth slammed the door and turned to see his eyes open staring at her.

Granger noticed that she had the deer in the headlights look. Beth; who was that at the door?

She grasped not breathing for a minute then said, No one of consequence. Don’t you worry Grangy; I will take great care of you.

What happened? Why am I in the hospital?

The look that Beth gave him was at first shock and then she narrowed her eyes tilting her head. What do you remember?

Granger thought for a moment. He couldn’t recall anything but being at the beach and told her as much. His memory was all fuzzy as if a cloud was blocking his thoughts. Why don’t you tell me what happened, Beth?

Beth smiled her best smile and said, You just got really dehydrated along with a little overworked and passed out. We brought you here to make sure you were ok. I feel so guilty. Maybe if I had not have insisted that we shop so long and we could have went back to the hotel. I am so selfish sometimes. I am so sorry this happened to you.

What do you mean by we brought you in? Who are we?

Beth paused for a moment. Why, the lifeguards and first responders, of course.

Oh. Granger replied. I figured you meant the woman you were speaking to so adamantly at the door. Who was that?

Oh, her… Beth paused as the doctor came in the door. Dr. Colton! He is awake and talking. He says he can’t remember any of the accident.

Beth. I can speak for myself. Granger said as he shook his head as his wife’s pout and then turned to the doctor and held out his hand. Dr. Colton, I presume.

As they shook hands, Dr. Colton started asking questions. How are you feeling, Mr. Smith?

As well as can be expected, I suppose. My wife tells me that I passed out due to dehydration. My memory is just so fuzzy. Is that normal for dehydration?

In some cases it is. Sometimes temporary amnesia is brought on by a severe shock to the psyche and in your case when you seen Ms. Car…

He should be resting right! Beth interrupted while placing her hand on Granger’s shoulder.

Dr. Colton and Granger turned to her shocked at the interruption. Granger knew she was a little younger but never had he seen her to be as rude as she was being.

Mrs. Smith, I know you are worried but he deserves to know the truth about what happened up front and…

Well, she snarled. You are a medical doctor not a psychologist. You can diagnose all the physical things you want but leave the psychoanalysis to the big boys.

Beth! Granger looked at her in astounded at her attitude. Why are you being so rude to the doctor? He has apparently helped to save my life and you are being obnoxious. He just shook his head when she started lowering her head and protruded her bottom lip like some child who had wanted a