Lily's Emails 1,2 (Patreon)

*** in yesterday's Mara chapter (Demonic chapter 8) there was an email addressed to Lily, but we didn't find out too much about it, other than Lily said it wasn't from a demon and there was no danger. the characters wouldn't leave me alone until i transcribed all their correspondence, & i thought folks might like to see what LIly & her 'pen pal' talked about. so i'll be posting these emails as bonus chapters when they fit in with what's going on in Mara's story.
ps. if you don't remember the name Katherine Conway, have another look at Lily's Demonic Tales ch.11 (it's available to all patrons) ***

from: Katherine Conway <katcon3@zmail.com>
to: Mara Carter <mara.carter@zenecacollege.on.ca>
date: Monday June 15, 2020, 2:39pm
subject: Thankyou

Hello Lily, I'm sorry for contacting you through Mara's college email but I didn't know how else to reach you. 

I've been thinking about you a lot over the last two months. In some ways it's hard to believe it's only been two months, other ways it's hard to believe it's already been two months!

Things were really confusing when I first woke up in that hospital bed, but I overheard some nurses talking and I guess I figured out what happened. The other Kathleen was killed by that drunk driver, wasn't she? That's why the nurses said it was a miracle that I woke up. You did something to heal her body, but her soul was already gone. So you put me in here instead, right?

I'm glad you did that. Not just because it meant I got a second chance, but for my parents too. I mean my new parents, the Conways. You don't know how grateful they were that their daughter survived. I feel guilty sometimes that I'm not really her, but I'm doing my best to honour her life. I feel like I owe it to her and her family.

We're all making the most of things, even though it's been difficult. I got my last cast off about ten days ago, now I'm almost as good as new. I have to do some physio though, mostly for my left leg. I'm not going to be winning any races but I can walk again and that's the main thing. Most of the other stuff has already healed, with barely any scars or anything. 

It feels super weird to say this but I actually look cute?! Like I look in the mirror and there's a really cute teen girl in there looking back at me!

Everyone is worried because I don't know / can't remember a lot of stuff from Katherine's life, but I remember enough to get by. My parents are sad about the amnesia, so are all my friends, but everyone's been really helpful and nice. Names are the worst though. I keep trying to call myself Kathleen, for some reason Katherine is impossible to remember. So I've told everyone to just call me Kate since it works either way.

The doctors say I might never recover all the memories of this life. They have lots of medical sciencey reasons but I guess the real reason is because they got lost when she died? They're sending me to a therapist and a brain injury expert, but everyone says my positive attitude means I'm going to be just fine whatever happens. 

I even convinced everyone that I'm well enough to get back to school and write my final exams next week! I'm sure I'll do ok in most of my subjects, but the original Kate was taking a few things I never did and I'll probably flunk those tests. I'm not too worried though, I'm sure I'll do well enough that I can start grade twelve in September.

Grade twelve, that's so weird!!! Two months ago I was nearly finished my second year of college, now I'm writing finals for grade eleven. It's ok though, I'm not complaining. I'm super grateful for the second chance. And I promise not to mess it up. I also promise I won't say anything about you, or Mara or Amber. 

I still remember all that stuff by the way? I actually remember my life as Jim better than I remember the original Kate's life. I was tempted at first to try contacting my old family or my old friends, but then I realized that would be a bad idea. I know it's best if I just let that life go. 

Could you please tell Amber and Mara that I'm sorry? I really didn't understand before, now I do.

Anyways gotta run! Well, metaphorically lol. Mom's taking me to my next therapy appointment, then she said we can go to the mall and maybe I can get some new clothes!

Thanks again! 

~ Kate

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from: Lily <lilyblue2020@zmail.com>
to: Katherine Conway <katcon3@zmail.com>
date: Thursday June 18, 2020, 3:07am
subject: Re: Thankyou

Hello Katherine,

I deliberated for some time about whether or not I should respond to your email. In the end I've opted to write back, because I was concerned you might try and contact me again through Mara.

While I am glad you're doing well, I do not think it's safe or appropriate for you and I to be corresponding. Likewise I don't think it would be safe or appropriate for you to contact Amber or Mara either.

I suggest you focus on who you are now, and make the most of this second chance. Leave the past behind.

Good luck with your exams. And good luck with your physio and other treatments. I hope you have a safe and speedy recovery.

Lily