"Stop... screaming!" Those were his last stubborn words before collapsing.

The people inside hadn't noticed what happened outside. Sophia called Blake, telling him to come immediately.

Blake was efficient as always, showing up with help in less than ten minutes.

Sophia had struggled to hold William up for those ten minutes, her legs nearly giving out. When Blake arrived, she ended up getting in the car with them.

William didn't lean on her, ...