I stretch my aching legs to alleviate the pins and needles. Even now, the pain's still there. It might never go away, but that doesn't matter. 

It won't stop me.

By mistake, I kick his foot. "Oops, sorry!"

"Don't worry about it." Drew squares his shoulders as though he's mustering all his strength. "Vella, would -- would you like to hike with me this weekend?"