Dead Before Sunrise: Amber's Story (18 +) Mature content (sample)

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March 14

The rest of the group entered the kitchen, and Joseph watched them. Joseph stood stoic in the warmth of the sun until they were inside the kitchen.

"We need a doctor. We need one for mom and Jess," declared Joseph.

"You're right. Her temperature is rising," reported Aidan.

"We should kill her," demanded Shirley.

"Shut-up. She isn't changing," ordered Melissa.

"We need to keep it in mind," commented Shirley.

"Shut-up. Her body is fighting it off. All we need to do is get over this hurdle," expressed Alexandria.

"This is final. We're not killing Amber. We'll get a doctor, supplies, and people. Amber ordered this," conveyed Aidan.

"She's still sleeping when I let the dogs out. She told me to trust Sheila," said Jessica.

"Davis, Derrick, Ray, Aidan, Alex, and I will go on a raid," commanded Joseph.

"Jess. Make mom a plate. Make sure she eats," requested Joseph.

"Yes. I'll do stuff while I'm in there. While I'm cleaning, Sheila will watch her," responded Jessica.

"No, taking mom's car. She'll kill us if anything happens to it," remarked Davis.

"It's too small. The SUV and truck. We'll need another big vehicle," stated Joseph.

"What about the truck you got at the mall?" asked Aidan.

"That's that. We'll get additional vehicles while we're out. We all agree," conveyed Joseph.

Jessica carried the tray of food and drinks into Amber's room. When she was inside, Jessica sat on the bed and touched Amber's head.

"Still hot," whispered Jessica.

Jessica shook Amber as she spoke, "You need to wake up and eat."

Soon eyes blinked open, Amber rubbed them then gave Jessica a sleepy smile.

"Hmmm," uttered Amber.

"Wake up, Amber. You need to eat to keep your strength up," conveyed Jessica.

"Give me a moment," whispered Amber as she tried sitting up.

"Let me help you," said Jessica.

"Thank you," uttered Amber after she rested against several pillows.

"Move your arms, and I'll put the table across your lap," related Jessica.

"Alright," whispered Amber.

"Eat everything. Would you like anything else?" asked Jessica.

"Drinks," answered Amber meekly.

"I'll be right back with different ones," stated Jessica.

When Jessica got back in the kitchen, she looked at the others. While Jessica got the drinks for Amber, she stopped beside Joseph.

"You need to hurry. Amber's starting to scare me," reported Jessica.

"We will," replied Aidan.

Jessica heard a thud as she approached Amber's bedroom. Without hesitation, Jessica's pace quickened. Immediately after Jessica entered the room, she saw Amber on the floor. Jessica placed the tray of drinks on the table, then went to Amber's side and helped her back into the bed.

"What were you doing?" asked Jessica.

"I went to the restroom and shut the door because the dogs came back in," answered Amber.