My eyes lock on the fuzzy pink sock on her foot. That’s when I break. “Oh, Christ—” I catch the words, along with my sob. Covering my mouth with my hand, I turn away, tears burning in my eyes. I try to push past Teddy, but he grabs me by the shoulders. “Hey—no. Come on, man, you have to stay.” “I can’t,” I say on a gasping breath. “Can’t see her like this—” “You have to. Hey—Karlsson, she’s alive.” I shake my head, overcome with grief and fear. I can’t lose her too. I won’t survive it. God help me, I can’t— “Look at me.” He cups my face. “Karlsson, look at me.” I lift my gaze. Teddy’s
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