It didn't take long for me to rush to the body's side and roll him over to see if it was who I thought it was.

God no, please don't let this be real.

A sob forced its way out of me when I saw his face before rushing to check his pulse. It was faint but I could feel the beat that was weakening by the second. Blood soaked the blades of grass under his head.

No, I won't let him die on me. I promised Carla I would take care of her family. I won't let this happen. Not after what ...