24 April 2007

I heard Jessica’s distinct high-pitched voice yelling at me yet again. Pulling back from the shop window, I was surprised to see my sister already midway across the road.

“Wait up, sis!” I spun on my heels and began sprinting as fast as my limp would let me. Without so much as a glance at the long blinking green man, I dashed onto the road. Why wouldn’t she just wait a little? I hate to be separated from her when we’re out alone and she knows it! I know she’s annoyed at having to take care of me all the time and not get any credit but waiting a little wouldn’t kill…

The impact came so suddenly. One moment I was running, my eyes focused only on my sister while I complained silently about her lack of patience; the next moment, I was swept off my feet.

Where am I? Flying? Floating? I couldn’t feel.

Jessica. Where’s Jessica? I couldn’t see.

Did something happen? I couldn’t remember.

Was that a dull scream in the background? Whose? Jessica’s? Mine? I couldn’t tell.

And then…

Nothing.