When You Say Nothing At All
A "Higher Ground" Fan Fic
By MissKate

A/N...I told you there was another chapter, even though it is even shorter, if that is possible!!!!! SORRY!!!!!!! Please, please read and review!!!! I love reviews!!! They make my day, as sad as that sounds!!!!!! THANKS!!!!!!!!

Chapter 25: Like Old Times

Scott soon found Peter and the rest of the former Cliffhangers in the main waiting room. "Man, this reminds me of group," he thought.

"Just in time, Scott. Join the circle," Peter said, motioning him to sit. He chose a seat next to Daisy, to which she looked up and smiled. "We're using the phrase 'I feel' right now, okay?" Scott nodded, saying "Why do I always have to be right," to himself. "Alright, David, let's start with you and go from there."

David groaned. He hated group, as did all of his other friends. Who wanted to share their feelings? Still, he made the best of it. "I feel...peachy!" he exclaimed, causing the others to start laughing. He was the same David, making jokes just as he had before when they were young and dysfunctional, rather than slightly older and dysfunctional.

Everyone turned their attention to Juliette, even though they knew what she was going to say. Words ran through their heads: ecstatic, blissful, happy, loved...They were all words that she had used before. They were surprised by her answer. "I feel...lost."

Reaching for Juliette's hand, as he had done so many times before, Auggie felt the eyes of his friends upon him. "I feel hopeful." Juliette looked up at him and smiled, before resting her head on his shoulder.

Daisy knew it was her turn. Nobody knew quite how she felt, as she was not normally a very open person. They had to assume that she felt crummy, though, seeing as how her best friend was in the hospital. Looking down at her hands, she said, "I feel trusted."

Then it was time for the person that everyone had been waiting to hear from. Scott smiled. "I feel forgiving." He was actually surprised by his answer. Who did he feel forgiving toward? Shelby for hurting herself? His mother for betraying him? Possibly, but maybe it was more than just that.