"Suddenly Derek couldn’t breathe. He gasped for air. His eyes were travelling all around the room. He couldn’t see, hear or speak. The hand on his shoulder disappeared. He felt all alone. The feeling of being alone was familiar, but not as comfortable as it used to be. He needed someone, someone who could bring him back. The emptiness around him grew stronger. He felt so small, so vulnerable. There was no light at the end of the tunnel, and he was ready to give in."