I coughed into the black, chest tight, something heavy digging into my right leg. I tried to shift position, to free myself, and screamed from the instant pain.

"Fee." Someone choked out my name, warm touch on my fingertips. I coughed a sob, feeling consciousness fade before it came back in a rush of agony. "Sweetheart, I'm here. Fee. I'm here."

"Crew!" I wanted to hug him. Why couldn't I hug him? I tried to reach him again, new levels of torment taking my ...