Chapter 17 - Stepping Outside
The automatic doors of the hospital slid open.
The warm afternoon sun hit her face, and she closed her eyes to soak it in.
The air smelled like exhaust and hot asphalt, but to her, it was the sweetest perfume.
It smelled like freedom and life.
The bustling noise of the city, the honking cars, and the chattering people surrounded her.
She felt incredibly small but incredibly alive.
David hailed a cab, helping her into the backseat.
As they drove through the streets, she watched the world go by with wide eyes.
Everything looked brighter, more vibrant than she remembered.
She held David's hand tightly, anchoring herself to reality.
This wasn't a dream; she was actually going home.
They passed a park where children were playing and laughing.
She smiled, realizing she had been given a second chance to experience it all.
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The journey back home was short, but it felt monumental.
She was stepping back into the flow of life.
