She said she would be there in two minutes and I told Elizabeth what she said. We got up and headed out to the parking lot. Her mom picked us up and ...rove me home. As we stopped at my house Elizabeth put her hand on my chin and turned me to face her. She said, Thank you. And then she leaned to me and gave me a small quick kiss on the lips. We hugged and then said, goodnight. I got out of the car and headed into my home. I was numb. When I got into the house I yelled that I was home and headed. I need to ..." the girl's eyes pled with her friend."You don't need to tell me for my sake, honey, but I'm sure you need tofor yours?" She smiled and the girl nodded nervously."Since I was little....I always wanted to be like my mom....oh it's not like.... It's hard to explain." You felt close enough to your mother to be like her... just not just likeher, right? This..." Her friend used her hand in gesture again and the girlshrugged."It's part of you, but not you?" The girl nodded nervously at. We will get you squared away oncethe man from Best Buy has left. First I want you to go get your groceriesand bring them over here by the camera, and then go get your garbage canand bring it here as well,? she told him.Tom got up and did as she instructed. He was a bit confused now. Was shegoing to have him mix it all up in a garbage bag and then eat it out ofthere? If so, should he not cook the beans first; and get a clean bag? Hewas just pulling out a fresh bag when he heard her yell to get. ******* Today was the day. I was going home! They introduced me to Brittany, the nurse who would come help me. There was a long medical check before I left – blood samples, lights in my eyes, questions, clipboards – but knowing I was going home made it all easier. There was a point to it this time. As we walked out the door and through the parking lot, I leaned on Andrew a bit. I was overwhelmed. It was the first time I had worn regular clothing in ages. It was hot outside, and very sunny. .