How To Save A Life

This is a story about a girl, Abby, killing herself. Upon further consideration, this story isn't about Abby at all. It's about her friend, Emily. Emily is a firefighter. She receives a goodbye text from Abby, and is the one to call the cops on her. She is also on the medical/fire crew that comes to Abby's house when the cops feel that she needs to be transported to the hospital. She has to listen to her friend as she tells her to leave her alone and let her die in peace. She has to listen to the EMTs and medics talk about how Abby likely won't survive. She watches the light leave Abby's eyes as she goes unconscious from lack of blood. Emily is back at the fire station. Her shift ended two hours ago, but she is still there. She is sitting in a storage closet, crying and singing a lullaby. Another firefighter, Jared, sacrifices much needed sleep, goes in to her, and is able to offer her comfort. If you ever feel like Abby, think of Emily. That's how everyone would act if you were gone.