I wake up disoriented again, having lost time. I struggled to open my eyes even as the headache attacked me from all sides.

My body ached and my heart too. The darkness tried to lure me back in and I succumbed.

I jolted awake when I felt the water penetrate my body. I shivered. My eyes zeroed in on Alice who had a satisfied grin on her lips.

"What did you do that for?" I asked.

"It was fun watching you try to stay conscious. I was ...