(9) Into The Light

"Can't you go any faster?" I groaned as Adam pumped the metal-looking thing that moves our cart.

"Can't you shut the heck up?" He grunted as sweats drip down from his forehead.

"Grandpa, talk with me." I patted his cheeks to keep him awake.

He smiled slowly, "What do you want to talk about?"

"Anything. Just... make sure not to close your eyes."

"But I need to blink, Emily."

"It's Em and don't be sassy you hag."

He responded with a chuckle.

What felt like hours later but actually was simply 2 minutes later, Franco's eyes were closed for quite a long time.

"Franco?"

No response.

Holy crap.

"Grandpa." I croaked out.

No response.

Holy shit.

"WAKE UP YOU OLD HAG!" I pressed his wounds with strength and immediately, a loud girly shout came from his mouth.

Whaaaa-?

"I'm awake!!" He glared at me, "What is wrong with you?!"

"Thank gosh." I sighed in relief and shouted, "GO FASTER ADAM!"

"SHUT UP EMILY!"

Suddenly, I can see a bright light coming not too far away. I grinned, "We're almost there!"

I looked down and was about to open my mouth when I noticed his eyes wide open.

"Franco." I gasped, checking his pulse.

None.