Epilogue
Jaime stared silently at the woman on the videotape, then moved directly in front of the screen, reaching out to touch the pictured face, carefully scrutinizing every detail. She stood there for a long time, and when she turned around, her smile was broad and triumphant and the sparkle had returned to her eyes.
"That isn't me!" Jaime said happily, finally absorbing the truth. "Some monster was using my body, but I wasn't there! I really didn't do it!"
"That's right," Steve confirmed with great relief. "And I am so proud of you - going through all that, most people would be either dead or huddled in a corner somewhere, mumbling to themselves. You're not only amazing, you are absolutely the bravest person I've ever known." Steve kissed her and then watched with an amused smile as she literally danced and bounced her way toward the door.
"You coming?" she asked, starting out the front door without him.
Steve smiled at his old friend and his new one. "She's definitely back, guys," he stated. The colt had finally learned to run.
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