Heat scaring

by Rodlox

Maia's thoughts at the close of 'Lockdown'. As Pilot would say She is very afraid.

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Title:Heat scaring.

Author:Rodlox.

Episode:Lockdown.

POV:Maia.

Form:Drabble.

Summary:Maia's thoughts as she answers Diana's question at the end of the episode.

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Mom wheels me backwards up to the ambulance. "And you're coming with us," I ask, and I can't see a blessed thing. I'd be smiling and skipping with right now, mom, if not for the heat. "Right?" Nothing's clear. I can't see what's going to happen. Any other time, this would be good. I can be normal. Just like any other little girl my age with a fever of -- I think I've past 103 degrees, mom. I've got you and Simon, I don't need anything else.

...except no more heat. I burn. I hurt. I'm glad my tummy isn't knotting.

I can't see what's ahead. I'm normal at last.

I'm scared.

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the end.