Nathan soon found himself stuck back in the tiny cage.
Bobby, who seemed like a nice enough kid, played with him a few times, but was always careful to make sure that his little pet mouse couldn't escape. Nathan tried desperately every time, but he always ended up back in his wire prison. He knew that the only way he was going to become human again was to get out!
And he tried. He checked every inch of the cage to find a weakness, sometimes spending hours at it. He tried the little door over and over, but he was too small and weak to open it. After a time, as Bobby grew bored with his pet, Nathan would have days at a time where he did nothing but eat, sleep and try to escape.
He had no idea how much time passed. He was sure it was at least weeks. It might even have been months. He was already losing hope and found himself often wondering just how long did a mouse live? A year? Two? He wasn't sure. He knew something was going to have to happen in order for him to escape!