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Kate’s Point Of View
“Carrie, speak to me, please.”
“Jacob?”
“It’s me. You’re going to be fine, sis, I promise you.”
“I feel sick. My head hurts.”
“I know. Be brave. Help is on its way.”
“Am I talking funny?”
“You always talk funny, sweetheart.”
Jacob lay on the floor with his face inches from his sister’s. I feared the worst, but Jacob knew better and reassured Carrie, gently stroking her hair and kissing her bloodied face. Her body twitched sickeningly, Carrie’s voice was badly slurred, and she seemed to be losing consciousness, making me more concerned for her life.
“I won’t lie to you, sis… it will feel sore for a few days, and you lost a tooth, but I promise you’ll be okay.”
“Will I survive this, Jacob? Am I going to die?”
“No honey, but you must stay awake for me, okay.”
“Alicia?”
“I’m going to fetch her now. Who took her, sis?”
“A man. He hit me… then kicked my head when I held on to her.”
“Do you know him?”
“No.”
“Okay. I’m leaving you with Claude, but I’ll be back soon. Please stay awake for me. Can you do that?”
“Yes… please be careful, Jacob.”
“I will, sweetheart. I’ll be back in no time.”