"And after all the smoke was cleared and it was said and done..."

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RONNIE. 

I woke up.

Bright lights.

Why am I here again?

Ryan. 

I want Ryan. 

I need to see him. 

I hurt everywhere.

Help. 

I think I'm dying.

No wait. 

Not dying. 

I'm going to live. 

The lights hurt. 

Ron's here. 

So is Jacky. 

And Derek. 

Where's Ryan?

I try to speak. 

 I can't move. 

I know this too well.

I promised myself never again.

But here I am. 

But after this.

No more. 

Not for anyone. 

Not even for him. 

I just need to get the fuck out. 

Help me. 

Help. 

Distantly, I hear a voice. 

"He's coming around"

They croud around me. 

Blurry faces. 

"I'm okay." I croak. 

They sigh with relief. 

"Ryan?" I choke. 

"Outside" Derek says. 

"He felt guilty..." Jacky says. 

"He thinks he caused this." Ron finishes. 

"He did." I answer. 

They look sad. 

"Get him for me."

They nod. 

"Hurry." 

They leave. 

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