A Tiny Step Forward

Whoa! My fingers gave a tiny twitch, and then—click! My left leg actually swung forward! The textured fibers of the carpet felt surprisingly springy beneath my feet. I leaned over and reached out my right hand to lightly tap the smooth, cool leather cushion of the giant couch looming right beside me. It was firm and huge! I laughed out loud—I'm not stuck at all, I can actually move!