bearings as the sterile white c

was but I could feel a cozy pillow under my head. The sound of the rhythm

t my throat was so dry and tight . My body ache

ils were hazy and dispersed. As if the universe itself didn't want me to mov

voice next to me sai

a woman wearing scrubs. Her eyes were the kind

ble above a whisper I cro

t's been a few days since you went unconscious.

tal.

much work. My body was uncooperative. A warm bandage was wrapped aro

said in a steady, composed voice. "Yo

managed still trying to f

r and the abrupt swerve all smashed into my mind

ance. "Its alright. Its not necessary for you to recall everything a

lp. I have no memory of arriving here. I had no recollection of how

g odd in my mouth "What.

street. Someone brought you here. Before he left he checked on you." She took a moment to think. "We were no

ing out for me when I had no idea who they were was nearly

as saying because my thoughts were still racing

sked "Do you reme

think that a complete stranger would hel

you were in good hands before leaving. He didn't

emptiness and thankfulness. Who was the person who had taken

uched the tiny curve under the flimsy hospital gown,

couldn't even shield from this mess that had been my lif

is my

me a gentle smile. "Don't worry...We examined. The baby is

verything else seemed to be crumbling was an odd almost alien sensation. At leas

long I lay there thinking only that. Even when everything else seemed u

n't understand. He helped me but

casionally there are those who lend a hand without expecting praise. He mos

absence, I muttered "I d

ehend the kindness of

ve in that way. They're not looking for attention. They

hey also evoked a strong desire...a desire to understand and learn mo

ce before I could sink too far into the mists. The silence of the room was

e hallway for a few seconds. A long shadow

s face but there was a tension i

miliar voice said ca