Victoria, a young nurse, frequently visits Catherine, her elderly patient with Alzheimer’s. Victoria’s patience and humor always bring a smile to Catherine’s face, sparking a bond between them. One day, Catherine asked Victoria to read her old diary, which changed Victoria’s life forever.
“Good morning, Catherine!” Victoria greeted her. Catherine, puzzled, asked, “Who are you?” Victoria replied, “It’s me, Victoria, your nurse,” adding sarcastically, “…beautiful, smart, and funny.” Despite Catherine’s memory issues, she quickly remembered Victoria, and they always found something to talk about.
Victoria often asked Catherine about her past. Catherine remembered her youth selectively. One day, Catherine handed Victoria her diary, saying, “Dear, could you help me? Every time I see your eyes, they seem very familiar to me.”
Victoria read aloud from the diary, revealing Catherine’s poignant memories. Catherine had fallen for a man named Jerry while her husband, John, was deployed. She became pregnant and had to choose between Jerry and her husband. She left the baby with Jerry and returned to John, carrying the weight of her choices.
As Victoria read, Catherine revealed, “The name was Jerry Whitehouse…” Victoria realized, “Jerry… That’s my grandfather’s name. You’re my grandmother, Catherine!” They embraced, bridging the gap of lost years, finding a precious connection.