Sk8ter Girl

Chapter 5: Star's Final Steps

Jackie's P.O.V

After Star woke up we did our best to support her with love. She still remained in the hospital for 4 months. Turns out her legs were paralyzed from the accident so every week Star had to go through intense therapy to help her walk again. Everyday was a struggle but with our help she managed. It was Sunday afternoon, the day of Star's last meeting. It was time for her to walk without her support team. If she still can't walk or needs support then she will have to go through more training but if she makes it, she's ready to go. Her meeting begins at 1:00 and it was already 12:40 so we needed to get ready. "Ok Star so let's put your braces on first then I'll help you to your chair." I grab Star's left leg and carefully strap her leg and put her shoe on. After the right leg got strapped, Marco and I lifted he off her bed. "Ok remember, One leg at a time. Don't rush it or you'll fall just lift one leg, stride forward and repeat with the other leg. Janna will be on the other side waiting for you." Marco and I slowly let go of Star's hand. She moved her left leg forward and stomped. She lifted her right leg repeating her left leg. Each stride she took got her closer to Janna. "Ok ok I'm almost there Janna!" She strides once more until she began to stumble. Her legs started to shake. "Oh no Marco I think I'm gonna fall!" "Don't worry you got this. If you feel like you're shaking just slowly breathe in and out and relax yourself. Focus on your movement." Star took a deep breath and let it out. She eyes her left leg as it stopped shaking. She stepped forward and moved her right leg beside the left. She repeated her steps until she finally reached Janna's hand and grabs them. "I did it yay! Did you guys see that? I totally nailed it! My doctor will be so happy!" Star started jumping with excitement. I squeezed her into a hug. "I knew you could do it Star. If it wasn't for us you wouldn't ever do it. But look at you now girl!" We all celebrated by surprising Star with ice cream. After we ate Doctor Aliyah knocked on the door and popped in the room. "It's time." We all look at each other and then Star. I rest a hand on her leg. "Ready?" She nodded. "Ready." We all take the elevator downstairs to the third floor where we meet Star's support team. Her therapists all waited for Star. One of the nurses greeted us and grabbed Star's hand as she walked her over to where she'll be starting.