Finally, he could see the edge. He reached up with his free hand in case it snapped again. He was so weak, he couldn't merely pull himself up as he normally could. He braced with his legs and still using the pulled rope.m, made it to the top.

As soon as he was on the ground, he collapsed and closed his eyes. It was the sub! And the grass felt amazing. He wanted to just lay there for a few moments and enjoy being horizontal instead of the cramped vertical he'd been trapped in.

Slowly he looked up at his savior, forgetting momentarily of his disgusting state. "Thanks, miss.." he said quietly.