The night wind was blowing very fast. Cold pricks the skin. Anne's hair flew everywhere, covering her face so much that she had to roll it up and tuck it into the collar of her hospital uniform. She didn't know the wind would be this strong, but she felt so excited to get out.

Anne hugged herself and followed Emily to the front yard of the hospital. The full moon shone so brightly that they could see clearly without the help of the hospital lights which had mostly been turned off.

Surprisingly, not a single guard was to be seen, either outside or downstairs as they passed. Anne assumed they were asleep, but Emily said some of them might have gone somewhere to drink. She always smelled of alcohol when the guards came to open the door to her room.

Anne wondered where it was, because it was obvious the hospital was so remote. The two walked towards the side of the hospital and stopped at a long bench. Emily motioned for Anne to sit down first. Anne didn't really know what they were goin