You and Raul had gone out to take care of some raiders near Goodsprings, but, 10 minutes into the fight, you were conked over the head and knocked out.

"Hey, boss! Wake up!" Those words were the first thing you heard before a rough smack met your cheek. You jolted awake immediately, your head pounding and your armor stained with blood. Raul is knelt next to you in your bed of sand on the ground. "Oh, you're actually alive. Had me scared for a second. How you feelin', boss?"