End of the Line
"Zach, I can't let anything happen to me! Please, help me!"
The chaos drew the attention of the medical staff. A nurse quickly pried Zach's hand off my wrist, while Zach clung to Jessica instead.
I heard him whisper to her, "Don't be afraid, Jess. I'm here."
In the chaos, Zach said something to me. I couldn't hear him, but I could read his lips.
"When everything's over, I'll come back to you."
Then, he left with Jessica.
The nurse wheeled me into the emergency room. My vision was getting darker, and I could barely make out a silhouette.