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Rachel

Shock. It ran through the parts of my body that weren't numb. I stared off into the distance to try and wrap my mind around it.

"In my long experience of being a doctor, I've never seen someone come back to life twice especially in the state that you were in. It's truly a miracle that you're here with us." Dr. Brenner said.

The fact that there was a possibility that I wouldn't see the sky, or the stars, or even the sun, scared me. There must be a reason why I was given a second chance at life. What is that reason? I have no idea.

I couldn't stop thinking about those people that I saw. That man with a woman and a little girl. Who are they and what does it mean? It didn't feel like a dream at all. It felt like real life.

"Do you have any questions Rachel? Rachel?"

I was swimming in my thoughts and didn't realize that the Doctor was talking to me.

I felt a hand on my shoulder and moved my head towards Mitch who looked concerned.

"Honey the doctor asked you a question?" Mitch said.

"Oh um sorry." I said to the Dr. Brenner. "What was th-the question?"

"Do you have anything you want to ask me?"

"Y-yes. When c-can I go h-home?" I asked.

"I'd say in a week you will be able to go home. We just want to monitor you to see if everything is going the way it should be. Anything else?"

I shook my head no. The doctor left us in silence.

"Rach, you okay?" Scott asked.

I looked at him and gave him the are you really asking me that look. Tears were starting to well up in my eyes but I wouldn't allow them to spill. Not in front of Scott and Mitch.

"I know you're worried right now but everything is going to be fine."

"What ha-happened af-after I blacked out?" I asked, completely changing the subject.

Mitch and Scott exchanged glances at each other before focusing on me. It feels like they're hiding something from me. That same feeling I had before they told me that they were together.

"We um called the ambulance and they um came and brought you here." Scott said.

"What about her?" I asked.

"Who?" Mitch said trying to sound like he didn't know who I was talking about.

"My f-fake mom. Is sh-she in jail?"

"I um believe so." Scott responded.

That wasn't very convincing.

"Enough of this subject. There are some people who are waiting to see you."

"Who's here?" I asked.

"Kirstie, Avi, Kevin, and I think Todrick should be here by now. Scott informed.

"Can I see T-Todrick first?" I asked.

"Yes of course. We'll go get him honey."  Mitch said.

I nodded my head and they got up to walk out the door. I watched them and as soon as the door closed I let go of a shaky breath.

I let the imprisoned tears free. It has been a long time since I've cried. The familiar feeling coming back to me like a slap to the face. Or a bullet to the knee in my case.

So many thoughts troubled my mind. What are they hiding from me? What has happened in these last three weeks? Will I actually be able to dance again?

Once more I was deep in thought and didn't realize that Todrick had entered the room. I was dreading having to tell him about the possibility that I may never be able to dance again.

"Rach?" Todrick's soothing voice called for me.

"Oh hey." I responded.

He looked concerned and pointed to my drenched face.

I realized what troubled him and I wiped my face dry with the bed sheets.

"Were you crying?" He asked.

"Um yeah. T-tears of joy." I lied.

"Oh ok. Listen I have something exciting to tell you that I haven't been able to tell you because um well ya know......you've been in a coma and stuff."

I let out a couple of soft laughs.

"T-tell me."

"Well I kind of got you a job dancing in a music video! Don't worry, it's in like eight months so you will have plenty of time to learn the choreo. It's gunna be amazing! I've been looking at costumes and-"

"Todrick. Stop." I said. I had to stop him. I didn't want to end his excitement but I had to tell him.

"What's the matter? Do you not want to do it? I totally would understand if you wouldn't want to. I should've asked you before I said yes. I'm sorry."

"No no. Not your f-fault. T-the doctor told me th-that I might n-not be able to da-dance again because of m-my knee." I said as I motioned with my hand to my knee that was in a cast.

I watched as Todrick's facial expression slowly fell in realization. He looked to floor as he tried to process what I just told him.

I didn't add on. I just left us to silence.

"You know what the this room number is?" He asked after a couple of minutes. He continued to stare at the floor.

"No."

"136." He said.

The number definitely rang a bell. How could I not forget that number.

"Nationals. That wa-was my number." I said.

"That also was the fifth time you won nationals." A small smile appeared on his face. "Do you remember the first time you won first at nationals?"

"Like it was yesterday." I responded.

"You were 8 and you won with the cutest tap solo. You wore this red dress that puffed out at the bottom. The dress had red sequins on it which you loved. You wore tan tights and your hair was up in a bun with a bow that matched your dress." Todrick said. His smile was getting wider as he reminisced.

"I loved th-that dress. Do you remember wh-when I cried about ha-having to wear the choker?"

"Oh gosh! Yes I remember! It was an absolute nightmare just trying to persuade you that it won't actually choke you." He said. His chuckles filled the room.

"Do you remember wh-what you to-told me?" I asked.

His eye shifted from the floor to my eyes.

"I told you that you are going to have to do things that you don't want to do. That once you get over one obstacle, there might be another one down the road and you are gunna have to face it head first. You gave me the biggest hug, put the choker on without hesitation, ran onstage, and danced your little heart out. Rachel this is just another obstacle that you need to face. Sure it's not as easy as putting on a choker but I know you can face it. You said that you might not be able to right?"

I nodded, knowing where this was going.

"Well it's just a might. If you work hard you will be back on the stage in no time. Back where you belong. I know you can do this because I've seen you do it before. You deserve to be able to dance for the rest of your life."

He held my hand and looked straight into my eyes. He meant every word he said and I knew he did.

I know I've succeeded getting over obstacles so many times in my life. But I don't know if I can get through this one. At least not by myself.

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I just want to apologize for not updating at all last week. I have been super busy with exams and big test. I will try my best to get back on track.

                           -Sofia ❤️