I began trembling during the ride to the hospital. Malory turned on the heater, but it didn't help. I kept seeing Killian's lifeless body and realized I had to call his mother. I dug my cell out of my pocket and dialed. She answered immediately.

"He was conscious for a short time." I started crying.

"Are you going to the hospital?" Her voice had lost the happy inflection it usually held and I sensed her panic.

"Yes."

"I've called Michael's nurse. He's on ...