Hmm, sunshine for everyone thought Kate as she looked out the window from her room and saw the beautiful weather. Today was Friday, October 11th, and this was the day Kate Marsh was leaving the hospital to return to Blackwell Academy after being saved from the rooftop by her friend Max Caulfield. If it hadn't been for her, Kate would be dead right now.

Ugh, I still feel so stupid for what I did, thank God I have a friend like Max.

Ever since yesterday when Max came to visit her, she had actually been very excited to return, especially after she received all of those nice cards and well wishes from her classmates. She felt so happy that she could help Max with her investigation against Nathan Prescott by giving her his room number.

I just hope Max was able to find something and stay safe, I'll have to thank Victoria again for that.

Kate was still surprised that Victoria had actually helped her out on this one. Victoria after all probably felt at least somewhat responsible for the whole rooftop incident, so it looked like she was trying to make amends, or at least be a little friendlier. This was another reason Kate was excited to return, if she and Victoria Chase could not be enemies, then the bullying would most likely stop, and she would feel normal again. Perhaps she would invite Victoria to her weekly tea sessions with Max.

On second thought no, those tea sessions are for me and Max only.

Kate got out of bed and headed for the hospital cafeteria for breakfast. Since she wasn't in the hospital for a physical ailment and today was the day she was being released she could just travel the hospital freely. Besides, the staff and other patients really adored Kate because she would talk with them and share her flowers that she got with them. She was such an enjoyable person to be around.

"Good morning Kate! Today's the big day huh?" greeted a nurse who was also in the cafeteria.

"Good morning to you too Nurse Taylor, and yes it is. I can't wait to get back to see all of my friends and my bunny again."

"Heh heh, I would imagine they all can't wait to see you back as well, especially now that you seem so happy." Taylor said

"Yeah, I was in a dark place for a while. I thought the world was against me and that I had nobody, but my friend Max showed me otherwise, if it hadn't been for her…" Kate trailed off and then quickly added.

"But that was a different me. I'm much better now, not just back to my old self, I feel stronger now."

Suddenly Taylor's pager went off, she looked at it for a brief second and then looked at Kate with a smile.

"That's great to here, depression can be a very tough obstacle to overcome, and I'm glad you've found your strength within yourself. I've got to run now to check on a patient, Goodbye Kate."

And with that she was off, so Kate got her breakfast (an omelet and 3 slices of bacon) and ate it in the cafeteria. Afterwards she quickly went around to visit the other patients and say goodbye to them as well before gathering what little she had brought with her to the hospital. Principal Wells was courteous enough provide a taxi for Kate to return to the Academy in so at around noon she left the hospital. Even though she was excited to return, she was still a tad bit nervous to see everyone. Kate hoped that everyone would treat her like a normal person when she got back, not like some broken person who would lose it if someone said the wrong thing. After an uneventful ride Kate found herself back on campus outside of the dormitories.

This is where I almost ended everything. Kate shuddered at the thought.

Well, here I go she thought as she stepped up to the door to enter.

Just then the door flung open and startled her a bit. Out walked none other than Victoria Chase, was just as startled when she spotted Kate in front of her. The two stared at each other awkwardly for a moment before Victoria broke the silence.

"Uh… Hey Kate, I didn't know you would be back so soon." She said as she scratched the back of her neck, probably a nervous tick. Before Kate could respond Victoria spoke up again.

"Listen, I am sorry for what I did, I truly am, I… I know you probably hate me and you should but… Ugh I'm not good at this-"

"Victoria, it's okay, I know you've felt bad about that video and that card you sent me was very sweet. I forgive you." Kate said as she gave Victoria a warm smile.

"That's it? You just… forgive me like that?" Victoria asked with disbelief on her face.

"Yes I do, I believe that there is good within us all, and that people deserve a second chance for their mistakes. You are no different, even if you chose bully me." Kate explained

"Well, thank you Kate, it actually means a lot, I don't expect us to be friends, but I don't want to be your enemy. I don't want to be anyone's enemy. I'll see you around?"

Victoria then walked off to wherever she was heading. Probably not class, seeing as the rest of this week's classes were canceled after what happened. Kate entered the dorms and ran into Juliet and Dana who were very ecstatic that she was back. This made her feel a lot better now that her some of her classmates seemed to be embracing her back into Blackwell. Well, Victoria didn't exactly embrace her back but at least she wasn't her usual condescending self.

It's a start.

After ripping off the caution tape that was covering her door (she was still alive why did they act like her room was condemned?) Kate finally entered her door and unpacked. After looking over to the empty spot where Alice's cage was, Kate decided this would be the perfect opportunity to surprise Max with her return. After all Kate wanted her bunny back, and to see Max again. So she walked over to Max's room and knocked on the door.

Even though I just saw her yesterday I want to see her so badly again!

Ten seconds had passed with no response so she knocked again. Just then her phone vibrated with a text from Warren.

Yo Kate I heard you were back! Hope those vortex club groupies aren't giving you any trouble already.

No, they aren't thanx for asking, and I don't think they will ever again.

When Max still hadn't answered the door Kate sent another text to Warren.

Hey, u wouldn't happen to know where Max is would you? I need to get my bunny back from her and thank her again for all she's done.

After a brief moment Warren replied:

Idk, I haven't seen her since the end of the world party last night

Party? Max went to one of their parties even after I told her what happened to me?

What was she doing at that vortex club party? She hasn't ever been to one!

Kate couldn't help but feel nervous, seeing as she was drugged by Nathan Prescott at the last party which eventually led to her trying to jump off of the roof of the Blackwell dorms.

She definitely wasn't there to party I'll tell you that, she was there with her blue-haired friend and they were both looking for Nathan.

Why would Max go to a vortex club party and look for Nathan? Is she crazy?

She looked worried, and she told me to stay away from Nathan at all costs

After a few seconds passed Warren added:

Come to think of it nobody has seen Nathan since the party either, not that im complaining about that one.

Oh no, Max and Nathan are nowhere to be found after the party? Kate almost couldn't believe what she was reading. It wouldn't be a big deal to anybody else, but not to Kate, she knows what Nathan is capable of. If Nathan had drugged someone else at a party, and if it was Max… Quickly, she pulled out her phone to call Max just to see if she was okay, all the while praying that she would pick up and everything was alright. When Max didn't answer Kate began to worry, she couldn't bear the thought of Nathan drugging Max or worse.

Not Max. Anybody but her.