Like Killer, Like Son

I Imagine Death So Much It Feels More Like a Memory

~Usnavi~

I sprinted to the hospital as soon as I got a text from John.

Alex was shot

Im surprised they even let him in but that doesn't matter. I practically slam my hands on the front desk when i get there.

"Where is my cousin?!" I shout.

"Usnavi come in, he was brought in half an hour ago" a doctor called while motioning me to follow him.

"Is he alive?!" I ask while trying to keep up with his speed.

"Yes, but you have to understand the bullet just barely missed his heart and lungs. He lost a lot of blood on the way here-"

"Can I see him please?"

"Yes but hes not awake yet"

We stop in front of a room which im assuming is Alex's. I open the door.

John is on the verge of tears.

Philip looks like he doesn't know how to react.

They both glance at me when i walk in the door. My eyes are locked on alex though.

Even before I found out he was he was a killer I never thought this would happen to him. I never thought hed be shot. I never thought-

I dont even realize that John was hugging me. Or that I was crying.

"Howd you even get him here? Doesnt almost the entire state of New York want him dead?" I ask while lightly pushing him away.

"Well when we carried him to the hospital, of course nobody wanted to help. Then it turns out, one of the doctors knows Alex and doesn't want to call the cops." He explains. I was expecting something else like they threatened a doctor or something.

"Do tell, who shot Alex?"

"Don't worry, burr is already dead so no need for revenge"

"Right..."

I catch a glimpse of Alex moving a bit and i think philip noticed too.

~Alex~

I wake up to see lights that are bright as hell. Then I realize im in the hospital. Nothing is brighter than hospital lights than the Sun!

And philip. He outshines the Sun.

I immediately say the first thing that comes to mind.

"Holy shit bullets hurt!"

"Alex!" Everyone says in unison before hugging me.

"I can't believe you're alive!" John exclaims.

"Really? I shouldnt even be considered legally alive..." I joke. "Honestly though, I wouldnt want to leave my favorite people in the world"

"Aw, that's surprisingly sweet coming from yo-"

I grab my knife and toss it towards John. He dodges so it instead gets stuck in the wall.

"I t-think i just saw my life flash before my eyes..." He stutters.

"Too bad, Mr. Laurens. As long as im around, death will be more of a memory!"