And then he saw it – the light of the dying afternoon sun, streaming in through an open door. His eyes widened and his straining heart beat faster in his chest, his whole body vibrated with hope and relief, strength renewed by the sight. He staggered for the door, grabbing at the walls to steady himself, and then it was the slushy, muddy earth, nothing to hold onto to steady himself and he fell twice, dragging himself up again and nearly crying with the pain and frustration and confusion of it all.