[ WP ] Memory erasing tech is now common . A man has large self inflicted gaps in his memory that is he desperate to know more about , but a note from himself keeps him from doing it . when he finally does , the reason is something he would have never expected .

Edit: I apologise for any spelling mistakes. I wrote this when I was very tired. 
 
 `` If you could take a seat Mr Simmons, we'll have you through to the memory recollection suite in a few minutes'' 
 
 I smiled at the bubbly receptionist before calming stating `` Thank you''. 
 I had expected them to be ready for me there and then, so I awkwardly made my way to the seating area. I was trying to force my body language to be relaxed and comfortable, not scream out the worry and anxiety rolling through my head, but I doubt I was succeeding. 
 
 Discovering I had memory missing had been the strangest thing, like waking from a dream almost. Four years had gone without me ever realising. At least I think its been four years, because that's when my memory gets blurry. So I assume it's that long... 
 
 In a dream there are things wrong that you just accept - because you're dreaming and it makes sense when you're in that world - yet that had been my reality. No recollection of my birthplace, highschool, just lots of half memories about places I had been and bizarre stories that only seemed impossible when someone else questioned them. 
 
 Explaining it to people left a skeptical look on their face, had them judging my intellect and it had taken almost an hour to have my local doctor actually scan my brain to discover I was telling the truth. As soon as the scan results came onto the screen however the look on his face dropped, and he immediately called the nearest central hospital, telling me to leave the clinic that instant. 
 
 Trying to retain his calm the Doctor had blurted out `` It appears almost your entire brain has been tampered with'' He shook his head at his own statement `` It's impossible to tell how much of what you know is real or not. You need to get to the hospital right away, and I'm sorry but I'm going to have to call the police as well.'' 
 
 I had just nodded and agreed as I was rushed out the clinic. Having driven numbly to the Hospital, here I was, now wondering what terrible crime I had committed that I would wipe my mind. What sort of evil person was I? Had I been part of a conspiracy? Wh- 
 
 `` Mr Simmons?'' 
 
 `` Hmm? Oh yes, umm, coming. Right away'' I pushed myself up and rubbed my hands together. I bit my lip softly as I headed through the doors with the nurse who had called my name and found myself searching for something to talk about. Just to ease my nerves. 
 
 `` Umm. The police they-'' 
 
 `` They're on their way yes, sorry about that sir but in a case this serious we have to assume the worst. Memory deletion is an incredibly complicated and expensive process, costing tens of millions for even the most basic of operations but you...'' She glanced over at me and I realised she was speaking so rapidly and openly because she was scared of me `` You've had such intense surgery we are n't even sure where you could have gone to get it done, I mean, the recovery process is a simple electrical stimulation, I mean, well electrical stim- well.'' She blinked as she tried to form proper sentences, but failed as we came to a door. She opened it and waited. 
 
 She did n't appear to be joining me. 
 
 It was then I noticed a black shape at the edge of her uniform. She had a gun. That was n't normal for nurses, just what could I have locked away in this head of mine? Who was I? What had other people been that forced these actions? 
 
 `` Good luck'' She smiled meekly. 
 
 I swallowed hard enough for it to be a sound as I entered a room, walking towards the table that- 
 
... 
 
 I blinked, recoiling from the bright light as I came to. There was a doctor to my side smiling who asked 
 
 `` There. You should have your memory flooding back any second now. I told you it would n't be any problem'' 
 
 Dazed I sat up slowly. `` What? When did you say that?'' 
 
 `` Oh you're having a'reverse switch', you forget the start of the procedure and then it should...'' 
 
 His voice faded into the dark as suddenly I felt my mind start to expand. It was n't like someone opening up flood gates, it was like a mighty dam exploding and destroying everything in its path. Memories from all ages came thundering through all at once making me gasp and choke, grabbing the side of the table as I tried to find balance. The doctor was trying to shout at me about something but the noise inside my head drowned him out as the surge of memories tensed my whole body. 
 
 As I remembered who I was, who I truly was. I realised just how terrified the doctors must have been, and as more memories returned I started to notice body language movements, subtler hints. My day job started to seem unimportant, the doctor slow, and this procedure inefficient. 
 
 It was several minutes before I breathed out peacefully. My mind now whole. 
 
 I opened my eyes. 
 
 The police were on their way. 
 
 I needed to get out of here right now. 
 
 If they managed to get their hands on a Time Traveller like myself, who knew what incredible damage could be caused. 
 

