"I wonder if anyone will remember…"
"Remember what?" The nurse gave Keira a curious smile.
"My birthday." Keira replied, looking down at her hands. She had been reading a boring passage in her newest book, and needed a break.
"Oh, I'm sure they will." The nurse patted her Keira's shoulder, and then took her arm lightly. "One more shot, and that's it for today, okay?" She said, the sadness in her voice was very obvious.
"Yeah, alright. Can I get some dinner after?" Keira looked at her while she readied the syringe.
"Sure thing, hon." Then, as gently as possible, she lifted Keira's arm and jabbed the needle into it, administering the new medicine that would supposedly help her paralysis. As the metal part went in, Keira closed her eyes and imagined herself running, jumping, dancing and doing all the things she would do once she was out of the hospital. IF she ever got out of the hospital that is.
The nurse left the room, and returned with the cafeteria menu.
"Thanks." Keira took the menu, and looked at it for the millionth time. She knew the thing off by heart, but she still enjoyed looking at it every now and then for the specials.