Ladder

"So we're back to the start?" Norm says forlorn. "Not exactly." Olivia replied. "What are you talking about?" Olivia points to a ladder a short distance away. The three of us exit the scene of the crash and climb the ladder. The manhole cover at the top was surprisingly easy to push open. We were greeted by a warm ray of light as we entered a lush, green meadow.  "Weren't we here before?" Norm asks. "Maybe." I say. Norm excitedly points to the gushing stream. "Yeah, we were!" Olivia sighs. "At least we are above ground."