June 3rd, 2002

Light quietly seeped through her window in the bedroom.
She was relaxed and had forgotten the feeling of having slept well.
There were fresh white sheets on her bed and she was surrounded by pillows which were also white. She was changed, comfortable loose p.j.'s she didn't recognize. Like the kind you would imagine a spa would have you wear.
She smiled
Everything was clean, everything was white. It wasn't scary. It was peace.
For just a moment there was peace.

And then she saw the bandages on her wrists.

She looked at them with innocent confusion. Much like a look a child would have. She didn't feel anything. Just the feeling of the white sheets and pillows, surrounding and comforting her.
She lifted her head slightly, curiously looking for some explination by the doorway.
Then she saw Dizzy
She closed her eyes and smiled, laying her head back down against the new pillow.
They didn't need to speak.
Gracie started to cry. Quiet and still with a smile on her face, tears silently made a path down her cheek. Though she was comforted by his love, her heart hurt. She felt her chest swell and become tight. Her heart hurt so much. It was almost a comfort, she felt something.
She could feel

June 3rd, 2003

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