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“Well, just don’t do it again,” I replied, trying to keep ht

She looked up and gave reement

The MRI had coht-lipped on what happened People didn’t pass out for no reason That thought, coupled with how defensive she’d gotten when I asked what happenedWith any luck, she’d be willing to tell h

I dihts and turned down the voluame

The glow of the TV still illu

“Seth…please…I’m sorry”

I sat up to see Ginger clenching the covers and twitching in her sleep

“Don’t…please!” she cried out

I was out ofto shake her awake Tears leaked froive her rest, even in death he wasto torment her

I didn’t want to shake her too hard “Ginger, baby, wake up”

She swung her arht for freedom

“Stop! Please!” she begged again

I pressed the button on her bed, flooding the roo tighter as she let out a strangled cry

“Calida!” I seain

Her eyes popped open, then shut again just as quickly to block out the light Her breathing was heavy, as if she’d been fighting for her life, and I guess somewhere in there she had She shielded her eyes as she reopened thehtness She drew in a stuttered breath, and wiped away the tears