I: Sick Kids — Chapter 4

Summary

• Sam sends an email to Sadie, who never responds, expressing his interest in the video game she created, and his ideas for its improvement.
• Unable to reach her by email, Sam decides to visit Sadie at her apartment, where he finds her apparently depressed.
• After seeking advice from his roommate Marx, Sam decides to visit Sadie everyday, bringing small gifts each time to help improve her spirits.
• During these visits, Sam also observes a maze he had created and gifted to Sadie in the past displayed in her room. This encourages him and he starts creating a new one.
• Slowly, Sadie's condition appears to improve. One day, Sadie indicates that she might start attending her classes again and hints that Sam might not need to visit anymore.

• Sam hears Sadie's genuine laughter, which he has not heard in a long time and appreciates how it has retained its inviting and unoffending quality.
• Sadie requests Sam to promise they would never go six years without talking again, regardless of disagreements or misunderstandings that might occur between them. They make a pact to always forgive each other.
• Sam notices Sadie's eyes look tired and vulnerable; her hand is cold and sweaty, indicating that she's not fully recovered from her sickness.
• Sam comments about a maze Sadie had kept from him. Sadie then props open her window and invites Sam to review and discuss "Solution", asking him to be gentle with his critique as she's been feeling depressed.