“I can’t breathe,” Gerard strangled out, turning to look at me, gray eyes wild with panic, as he began to suck in deep, sharp gulps of air. “I can’t breathe, Claire.” My eyes widened in horror. “You can’t?” He shook his head, looking terrified. “I’m drowning.” “You’re drowning?” Yelping out a startled cry, I sprang to my feet and pulled him with me. “It’s okay, Gerard. You just have to open your mouth and let the air go in.”
