How He Went [BEGINNER STORY]

How He Went: Part 10

*Previously on How He Went: It was my turn and my friends and family whispered "You got it." as I walked up.

Just then I saw my mom get a call. She got off and look at me with tears brimming her eyes and shaking her head. Right then..., my heart dropped.*

"One moment please." I said into the microphone with a shaky voice. I heard people mumble thinks like "Huh?" "Whats going on?" and "Whats happening?" People  were staring at me like I just said the dumbest thing in the world. My friends looked at me and walked over.

"Whats going on?" John said.

"Mrs. Merimak..." Kennedy said.

All my mom did was break out in tears. I was confused but I knew something bad happened. My dad was hugging my mom as she sobbed into his chest. 

"Someones going to call. I just can't say it." Was all my mom said till she couldn't talk over her sobs anymore. I got the call and put on speaker while my friends listened.

"Hello?" I said nervous.

"Hello Rachel. Its your brothers doctor, Doctor Walsh. I regret to inform you that your brother has passed away. Im so sorry for your loss. We figured out what happened. His brain was bleeding and it couldn't be fixed. His heart stopped as well when his breathing slowed down. His time was 6:42pm today April 22. Im sorry you had to find out this way. We are all sending prayers your way." Said Dr. Walsh. 

"Okay.. Umm.. At least he's in a better place. Thank you for calling. Bye." I said.

"Bye sweat heart." I heard her say. I hung up and my friends were looking at me.

"Rach.." Marissa said engulfing me in a hug.

"Its going to be fine." Morgan added. Tom and Robert joined the hug, as did John and Kennedy. My parents just stood there.

"I can't go up now. I have to change everything." I said franticly.

"Its okay. I believe in you." John said giving me a kiss on the cheek. I smiled a little.

"Hey at least kissing your cheek made you smile. Lets all kiss her cheek." Robert said jokingly but they all actually did. After that I just laughed and breathed.

"Okay." I said walking up.

"Hello. Im Rachel Merimak, Eric's older sister. I uh. I just go a call. Eric passed away just about 6 minutes ago at 6:42. I uh. I don't know what to say.., but I can figure out the words." I said as my voice was raspy and my hands were shaking. I stuck the paper in my sweater pocket.

"Eric was... he was the most wonderful little brother I could've asked for. He was always there for me when I needed him. I remember when we were younger, every time there was a thunderstorm, Eric would come in my room and lay under the covers while my parents sat next to us. I remember one time when Eric was 5. He had the cutest face ever to me, but uh.. I remember finding him under my blanket. I saw this small ball so I said "Hmm I wonder what that is. Could it be a giant doughnut? No. Could it be a pillow? No. Its small, squishy, and giggling. Maybe its... a little munchkin!" and I tickled him. I managed to distract him for about 15 minutes till the rain fell harder onto the roof. He wouldn't stop crying unless I did this silly dance for him. He would laugh so much his eyes would water. We had great memories. I think people would have the common sense to not drink and drive. Eric was only 13. 13. No one should die at 13! He had so much in his future, like getting a girlfriend, going to prom, proposing, getting married and having kids, and go on wild adventures! But all those possibilities ended when that person hit him. Its a cruel world. Someone dies by getting hit by a drunk driver never getting a chance, and that driver only serving about 3-6 years in jail. I know some people think thats a lot, but its not enough! We need new ideas to help prevent drunk driving like having a car where you have to take a DUI test before entering. Do you know how many lives that would save!? Thousands! To conclude this I just want to say that things like this don't go un noticed. Its time to act out. My brother will not be at rest till justice is served. Thank you." I said then got down.