*His grateful smile seems to grow a little bigger at that as he places remaining his free hand over hers so that he is holding it in both hands.*

Never giving up is my motto, but, I know now that even if I do fail... I have some amazing friends that will support me through it and help me come back stronger than before.

And that's what I plan to do. After I've recovered, I'll use this fall as my strength for the future.