“Florida was incredible.” She said slowly, not wanting to pour salt in the wound that was beginning to reopen. Tommy gave her a half-hearted grin, imagining all the reasons why it had been so.

“I watched the Pan Globals.” Tommy added, knowing this statement would draw more information out of her.

Kimberly’s face lit up. All the time she competed, even after the letter, she always wondered if Tommy even cared how she was doing. “You did? ” She asked.Dr. Matthews continued. “I’m also going to remove the restraints on your lower body today. I’m positive that you think us crazy, but we only restrained you for your safety until you woke up and were told of your condition. They are no longer necessary now. I’m sure you’ll be happy to have them off.”        There was a deep rumbling sound, and the stone slap split apart, spreading apart to reveal a staircase descending into the deep abyss below.

         "Are we really going down there?" Deacon asked.

         Myk nodded, already walking down the stairs. Jareth glanced at Deacon, shrugged, and followed.

What good will that do? It’s not like I can move my legs or anything. Not wanting to appear unkind, Kimberly smiled at the man. He was trying his best to be friendly. She again stared down at her food and began to eat. As she had thought early, the food was icky. The cereal tasted like cardboard and she had to choke it down. The applesauce cup was okay, but a bit bland. Kimberly didn’t feel much like drinking, but did so to please her mother, who was eyeing her like a hawk. A funny feeling went through Kimberly. “Umm… where do I go to the bathroom?” she asked, a bit embarrassed.

“Well, you’ve been hooked up to a bed pan since you’ve arrived, but we can also allow you to use the bathroom beside your bed if you’d allow someone to carry you,” mentioned Dr. Matthews.

“Yeah. We all did. You were incredible. Took home a few medals, as I recall.” He said.

“It was a proud moment. It made the sacrifice of leaving Angel Grove worth it.” She responded. That was a bittersweet pill for Tommy to take, but he understood it. But he couldn’t take the dancing anymore. He had to know the truth. He took a swig of his wine and swallowed hard.