Jake was frantic, desperate to do something, but helpless to act. He grabbed Ethan and said, "You’ve got to check on my sister!"

Ethan walked over, poured warm water, and brought it to Ivy. She took just one sip before turning her head away, clearly unwilling to drink more.

Watching Ivy grow frail in such a short span of time made Ethan’s heart twist like it was being wrenched apart. He sat beside her, leaning close, and spoke in a soft voice, "Ivy, at the very ...