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I open my eyes, but close them again at the sudden brightness from the sun streaming in. I open my eyes again, and squint at the clock on my bedside table. My eyes snap open. 11:00a.m! I was going to jump out of bed, but I noticed that Patamon was still sleeping, so I get out, get dressed, then I pick him up, and walk into the family room, cradling him in my arms. Tai was sitting on the couch, watching some comedy. He turns to me.

"Good morning!" he greets brightly. Patamon stirs.

"Ah, there's Patamon!" adds Tai, smiling. Patamon squints at the brightness, and turns around and falls asleep again. But he soon realises that he's not in bed. I lay him on the table, and make Patamon and myself breakfast.

"Matt's coming over soon," Tai reminds. I don't respond. I put the toast on plates, and grab some fried rice left over from last night, and carry it over to the table. Patamon perks up at the smell, and starts eating the toast. Tai comes over and starts eating the fried rice.

"Mmm, shtill good!" Tai says through a mouthful of rice, "Well, I haven't eaten since thish morning!" I smile at him. Gatomon comes in from the balcony.

"Oh good, you're up," says Gatomon, taking a place at the table, and taking a piece of Patamon's toast. Tai swallowed the last of the fried rice, and looks at me.

"Kari," he began, "are you going to visit T.K today?"

I didn't answer right away.

"I don't know, Tai," I answered quietly. There was an odd silence. It was broken, however, by the doorbell ringing.

"He's early," Tai thought aloud, as he got up to answer the door. It was Matt. He looked as if someone had died. I feared the worst. I got up, and walked quickly to the door. Matt looked up at Tai and I. Patamon flew over, and landed in my arms, looking intently towards Matt.

"How's T.K?" I ask quietly and carefully. He hung his head again.

"He nearly died last night," he began, his voice shaking, "the doctors say that he most likely won't make it to see tomorrow." A shiver went through all present at the doorway. Patamon began to cry. I tried to comfort him, but to no prevail. Tai looked at me.

"It's now or never Kari," he said quietly, "think about it. You don't have long." I did think. Patamon flew out of my arms to Matt, and they shore their sorrow. I looked at them, and thought. So many people are in pain. If what Matt said is true, than maybe seeing T.K will help him as it will me. I need to go. If it doesn't help T.K, then at least I'll be able to say my goodbyes…

"When are you going to the hospital next?" I ask Matt, my voice cracking. Matt looks at me.

"In an hour," Matt replies, a tiny light appearing in his eye.

"I wanna come," I say strongly. Tai looks to me again, and it looks as if he wants to smile.

"I'll come with you," adds Tai, putting his hand on my shoulder.

"No, you don't have to," I say to him.

"Well I am," Tai says defiantly. He wasn't going to budge. I smile at him. Tears threaten to escape, but I hold them back again. I fling my arms around him. He cares so much for me. He's the best brother anyone could have.

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