

Lily was a patient in a big hospital. She had to stay in a bed with wires and tubes. She did not like it. She wanted to go home and play with her toys and her dog.
One day, she saw a bird outside her window. It was blue and yellow and very pretty. It sang a happy song. Lily wished she could be like the bird and fly away.
She looked around and saw that no one was watching. She pulled off the wires and tubes and got out of the bed. She put on her shoes and coat and opened the door. She ran down the hall, looking for the way out.
"Hey, where are you going?" a nurse shouted. She tried to catch Lily, but Lily was too fast. She dodged and weaved and found the stairs. She ran down the stairs and saw the exit.
She pushed the door and ran outside. She felt the sun and the wind on her face. She saw the bird on a tree. It looked at her and sang again.
"Hello, bird," Lily said. "You are different from the other birds. You are very pretty. Can I be your friend?"
The bird nodded and flew down to Lily. It landed on her shoulder and nuzzled her cheek. Lily smiled and hugged the bird.
"I escaped from the hospital," she said. "I don't want to go back. I want to be with you."
The bird nodded again and flew up in the air. It circled around Lily and called to her.
"Come with me," it said. "I will show you the world."
Lily nodded and followed the bird. She ran and jumped and laughed. She felt free and happy. She did not look back.
