“Emery, wait.” He groans as he sits up. “I can’t watch this, Cameron.” “Watch what? I told you I’m not in pain—” “Just stop!” I shout, throwing my hands in the air. “I can’t watch a human being go through what you’re doing to your body. It’s…painful for me to see. It hurts to watch you not hurt.” I force my eyes away and start walking again.

