I feel as though I weigh a thousand pounds. I will myself to move, but to no avail. I can feel the cold concrete and then suddenly I feel sparks and warmth. I want to snuggle in this warmth forever. I feel safe and I let myself rest. The next I wake, I don’t see anything, just darkness. I realize I can’t open my eyes just yet. I strain my ears to hear something. At first it’s nothing but a heavy thumping but the fog slowly starts to clear. I can hear the beeping machines and footfalls a little further. I hear the door open and someone comes inside. The nurse, I assume, just checks my vitals and the machines before leaving me alone once again. I can’t remember why I am here. Oh God, I really hope it’s not what I think it is. The beeping intensifies and I hear people rush inside. Someone

