2 years later, October 25

"And how are you feeling today Vanessa?" Dr. Andrade asks.
"Restless… I cannot think, sleep, and eat. I'm going mad doctor"
"Is it because of the date?"
"Yes…" I said, trying to hold back my tears.
"Nothing will happen Vanessa"
"With him you have to be on your feet doctor"
"Nothing happened last year, and I doubt anything will happen this year" I raise up from the couch.
"But Dr. Andrade… don't you believe me when I say that Michael is no human?" I ask.
"I do… and believe me, I'd do anything to erase that horrible night from your life," He said with caring eyes.
"He still haunts my dreams Doctor Andrade and now, he haunts them more than ever. He'll be back for me I just know it!" I said in tears. He lightly cherishes my cheek with the palm of his hand.
"It's just in your mind Vanessa… that madman wont come back. I'll make sure of it," He said in a most convincing voice.
"You're too kind doctor Andrade," I said in a shy voice.
"We've known each other for two years now Vanessa, it's about time you call me Martin, don't you think?" He said, making me giggle.
"Okay Martin…" I said. I look at my watch and notice that my time with him was over.
"I guess I'll see you tomorrow doctor… I mean Martin," I said as I got up from the sofa.
"See you tomorrow…" He said with a light smile on his face. I walk out of his office.
"Hey Vanessa… how'd it go?" Kathy asks.
"Thanks for waiting for me"
"That's what friends do; wait for their friends in the waiting room while she's inside with her sexy doctor" She giggles.
"Do you really think he's that sexy?" I ask.
"Do I think…? I KNOW he is sexy!" Luckily, we were already outside the building when she said this.
"Why don't you ask him out then?"
"I would but who knows if I'm his type… or if he's even single"
"True… but since when are you so shy Kathy?"
"Since I took a look into those gorgeous hazel eyes of his," She gushes, making me giggle. I could not help but hug Kathy. Ever since that terrible night, she has always been there for me.
"Thanks for cheering up my life Kathy"
"Don't mention it Nessa…" She said, hugging me back.
"Wanna get Mickey D's…? I'm buying," I offer.
"If you're buying then what are you waiting for? Let's go!" She said, pulling me by my arm to walk faster.

I pray that everything will continue like this… peaceful, and a dream.