A Quiet First Step

A tiny warmth stirred inside my chest. I blinked, pausing to take in the smooth white plastic beneath my paws. Everything was still. Very carefully, I shifted forward, inching toward the neat front edge. I leaned down and gently nudged the small top door with the tip of my nose. It clicked softly, moving just a sliver. I can move on my own now. I rested quietly atop the roof, watching the calm room.