Carson

When Tony joins us in the emergency department, Montana’s still unconscious. I share the information Fran told me. In her motherly tone, she tries to calm my nerves.

I watch as the nurse replaces the empty IV bag with another. She promises Montana’s improving with the fluids in her system.

Later, a rustling sound near my head wakes me. I lift it from the bed, finding Montana looking down at me.

“Kiss… Beth…”

I barely make out ...