... "HELP ME!!" My voice breaks in desperation as I pray that someone can hear me.

"Ok."

I look up to see my Saviors beautiful face smiling down at me as He stretches His hand out.

"What?" I ask. Can it really be that easy?

"I was waiting for you to ask." The darkness shudders at His rich voice.

I am momentarily stunned by His captivating eyes, His radiant smile, to know that it's meant wholly for me. His grin softens as He recognizes my feelings, but He waits patiently for my answer.

I look down at His hand. I slowly reach out and take it.

Suddenly, the darkness is under me; I am standing on top of it. I look around in amazement at the bright, clear room, so different from the crushing black. I look at Him; He is still smiling, happy at my relief, and amused by my constant wonder.

I walk around on the black that tried to kill me, relieved at my power over it. I bend down and rub my fingers on the floor, erasing some of the shade, making it lighter grey. I stand, look at the black, look at the grey, and look at Him.

Yeah, I can do this.