Miranda stops by Katherine’s room the next day (after Stefan has visited)
M: “Just to visit. And no lectures.”
K: “You never lecture. You’re always very supportive.”
M: “Yes, and obnoxiously so.”
Miranda puts her coat and purse on the bed.
K: “What are friends for?”
M: “My you’re in great spirits, and is that a new haircut and a gorgeous nightgown?”
K: ” I had my hairstylist make an emergency visit, a I called Wyndhams and had them send over some pretty things. I just couldn’t look at that hospital gown one more day. Aren’t you going to ask how come?”
M: “Do tell.”
K: “I have had an epiphany. A complete turnaround, a reawakening.”
M: “All that?”
K: “And more. Everything looks completely absolutely different to me now.”
M: “And clearly better. That’s really wonderful Katherine. When did all of this happen?”
K: “Last night, or should I say in the night. Since I haven’t slept yet.”
M: “Well you don’t look any worse for the wear. In fact you look fabulous.”
K: “I feel so possible. I feel that I can go ahead with physical therapy, and give it all the effort I need. And just work hard to get what I want, and I want to walk again.”
Miranda gives Kat a hug.
M: “Oh Katherine, I’m really happy for you.” Miranda sits back down.
M: “So what made this all possible?”
K: ” Not what. Who. I wasn’t up talking all night to myself.”
M: ” Anyone I know?”
K: “I’m not sure. I’m not sure if anybody knows him. I’m not even sure if he’s real. Yes I am.”
M: “He?”
K: “He works here at night and he’s come to visit me quite a lot. We’ve developed this sort of odd friendship. Anyway he didn’t know me before I was shot, so he doesn’t haven’t any investment in the person I was before. Whoever that was and I hope I never see her again.”
M: “So how did he make this miracle possible?”
K: “I’m not really sure. He’s just honest and matter of fact. So what he say’s carries a lot of weight. Not what other people said didn’t but”
M: “Oh don’t worry about that.”
K: “Anyway, he just makes me feel like I want to be the best that I can be.”
M: “Well I can’t argue with that. So who is he?”
Kat shrugs “I don’t know, and yet I feel like we know each other very well. Does that make any sense at all?”
M: “You’d be surprised.”
K: “It’s really amazing. I’ve only known him for such a short time.”
M: “Well sometimes it doesn’t take very long at all.”
K: “I don’t want to know his name. Once he has a label, the mystery will be gone. He tried to tell , I stopped him. Think I’m crazy?”
M: “Hey, whatever works, and obviously this is working. I can’t tell you how great it is to see you like this.”
K: “I feel like a kid. I have this incredible energy. In fact you know I think I could just get to the physical therapy appointment. Give those PT’s the shock of their lives. I’d love it if you went with me.”
M: “I’d be happy to.”
K: “Can you help me into the wheelchair?”
M:” Wheelchair? I thought that you’d just float over there.”
Stefan arrives outside the door and fades into the background as Kat and Miranda head off to physical therapy.
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