Chapter Ten: “Ray of Light” 

“Zephyr in the sky at night - I wonder 
Do my tears of mourning 
Sink beneath the sun” 

Light filled the room through the blindless window across from his bed as Lucky 
slept soundless, and for once, peacefully. Liz was still with him, her arms 
entangled in his and her head resting on his chest. 

Lucky slowly woke up from his slumber, not anxious to open his eyes. He let out 
a silent sigh and opened his eyes, quickly shutting them when the light got in 
them. He cautiously opened one eye, then the other, adjusting to the state of 
the room. He took in a deep breath and noticed his surroundings. He was in his 
room. A movement startled him and for the first time he noticed Liz lying with 
him. Next to him. On him. His breath stuck in his throat and he closed his eyes 
again, remembering everything that happened last night. 

“And I feel 
Like I just got home 
And I feel 
And I feel 
Like I just got home 
And I feel” 

He needed to get up. See what was going on. For once since the incident, he 
actually felt better. A tiny smile crossed his lips. Liz shifted her position 
and opened her eyes. Her eyes caught with Lucky's, and she noticed that he 
actually looked content. Not a trace of fear or embarrassment in them. She 
smiled up at him and sat up.


“Faster than the speeding light - She's flying 
Trying to remember 
Where it all began 
She's got herself a little piece of heaven 
Waiting for the time when 
Earth shall be as one” 

“Good morning.” She whispered. 

“Morning.” Came Lucky's reply. 

Her heart skipped a beat. Could this be the end of it? She wondered. She hoped. 
“How are you feeling?” 

“Hungry.” 

Liz laughed and brushed the hair out of Lucky's eyes. “Then lets get you fed.” 
She quickly got up and started for the door. She looked behind her for a second, 
and walked out of the room. Lucky was following her. 

“And I feel 
Like I just got home 
And I feel 
And I feel 
Like I just got home 
And I feel 

Quicker than a ray of light 
Quicker than a ray of light 
Quicker than a ray of light” 

Luke looked up from his paper and looked at Liz bound down the stairs. Her 
happiness was apparent, and he wondered why. He looked behind Liz and saw Lucky 
pad down the stairs, looking better than he had in days. Luke put down his paper 
and stood up to great them. “Hi cowboy… how are you doing?” 

Lucky looked at his father. “I'm ok.” He said. He didn't say it rude or mean, 
his voice sounded strong, and he meant it. 

“Glad to hear it. Let’s go get you some breakfast, shall we?” Lucky nodded and 
Luke guided Lucky into the kitchen to face the rest of the family, and 
hopefully, have a good meal. 

“Quicker than a ray of light - I'm flying” 

Song bits from Madonna's “Ray of Light”