A.N. Sorry it took so long, I've been studying hard for my A Levels (one down three to go!) and have recently started driving lessons so have been quite busy. I also wasn't sure how I was going to continue and I'm still not sure if this was the right way to go. Who knows? I may even write an alternative chapter to this. This might be the penultimate chapter, but again I'm not sure. Don't worry I haven't forgotten you!

Chapter 7

Mary didn't know how long she sat in silence just staring into space, still clutching the drawing in her shaking hands. It felt like her whole world had changed and she didn't know how to feel. As time went by, more and more memories filtered in: sleeping in the biggest bed she'd ever seen, catching cereal in her mouth, playing with a one eyed bear, riding on a door through a crazy rollercoaster…Sully and Mike had been telling her the truth! There was no doubt about that, but what should she do next?

In Monstropolis…

Mike grinned triumphantly as he shut the door behind him. Another day's work was done and he had filled his quota twice over. It sure was easier to make kids laugh than it was to make 'em scream. Humming to himself he trotted down the corridor and approached Sully's office. He knocked on the door and let himself in.

"Hey Sull, you ready to go?" His smile faded as he saw Sully's dejected expression. "What's wrong?"

"I don't think there's any point in going back, she's never gonna remember us. It hurts too much Mikey!" He buried his head in his paws. Mike went over to him and put a hand on his shoulder.

"Ok Sull, I get it. But let's just go back one more time. I mean, you at least wanna say goodbye right? Plus, she's expecting us!"

Sully sighed, "Fine, just one more time though." Mike grinned.

"Let's go then!"

In Mary's Room…

Mary slowly dressed for bed. She had been to look at the new house with her parents but had hardly been able to concentrate on it. She had been too busy thinking about Sully and Mike. Wondering if they'd come back. It didn't seem likely after the way she had crushed Sully last night but she could only hope. Now that she knew who they were she felt an overwhelming urge to see them, even though a part of her was still slightly wary. She didn't know how to approach them now. She pulled the scrunchie out of her hair and let it fall over her shoulders. 'And now I wait'.

Monstropolis…

Sully took a deep breath and put one paw on the doorknob, then paused and turned to Mike.

"She's still scared of me. You'd better go first." Mike nodded and opened the door, sticking his head around.

"Hey kid."

The door creaked open and Mary's head shot up to see Mike peering around the door. She couldn't help but smile. It felt like someone had grabbed the corners of her mouth and pulled. Mike seemed a bit startled by her smile and blinked for a minute before smiling back and coming in. Sully followed more slowly. Mary's breath caught in her throat as her heart filled with love at the sight of her friend. Her eyes filled with tears as a name flew to her lips and she whispered:

"Kitty." Sully's eyes widened and his jaw dropped.

"W-what did you just call me?" He walked a few paces forward and knelt at the foot of her bed, staring at her.

"I – I remember. I found an old drawing and I remembered everything. Look!" She picked up the picture from next to her and with a shaking hand gave it to him. He looked at the picture carefully, his smile growing bigger as Mary explained how she found the drawing and the memories that it evoked.

"So, is it ok for me to get closer now?" Sully asked. Mary nodded and the he shuffled forwards until he was right at the end of her bed and they were almost nose to nose. Mary hesitantly put out her hand and after drawing back a couple of times, placed it on his cheek, feeling the rough fur between her fingers.

Sully kept very still, barely even blinking as Boo stroked his cheek and he felt a flame of hope spring up inside of him. He saw her smile widen and her shoulders relax and unable to restrain himself, swept her up off the bed into a huge bear hug. She gave a surprised squeak, but didn't resist and he felt her arms go around him. He swung her around in a circle, hearing Mike whoop and laugh in celebration. He set Boo gently on the floor and stepped back, still smiling. She smiled back and then turned to Mike, hugging him too.

"Hello Mike Wazowski!"

"Hey kid." He said gently hugging her back. "It's good to have you back."