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Jason cringes as the tightness in his chest intensifies. Seeing the fear in Katie's eyes penetrated his soul. He wasn't sure what hurt more...knowing he'd pushed her that far because of the pain he'd caused, or knowing her own pain at this moment. "It's not...not your...fault..."

Seeing her backing to the door, he reaches out a hand to her. If he couldn't catch his breath soon, he was going to pass out, and after that were no guarantees. "Katie....you can....just...try..."

His head falls back on his pillow as his energy begins to dwindle. "You can....you can do it...just...try..."

Rick's eyes are wide as he looks between Katie and Jason. What was he witnessing here? What was going on? How could this be? He didn't understand...he was almost afraid to understand. "Jason, what are you saying?"

Jason wheezes, desperate for oxygen. "I can't...can't... survive.... without..." He cringes as pain shoots through his head again. "It hurts..."

"I know, I know.." Rick lays a hand on his arm, desperation growing. "I'm going to call an ambulance."