PixieStix

Jackie I cry harder, burying my face in Nic's shirt.

Jackie I keep Natalie in my arms and follow him, crying still.

Jackie I set Natalie in my lap but don't take my eyes off Bryce.

Jackie I get Natalie and she wakes, crying as I run her house to the car.

Jackie I nod and swallow, hesitating before setting him down and running into the house to get Natalie.

Jackie I look at him, "Stop asking so many questions. I can't think straight." I check his pulse and shake my head, holding him closer and kissing his forehead, "Wake ...

Jackie Not finding him, I search behind the house and find him on the floor underneath the playhouse. Freakish out, I pull him from under it and bring him in ...

Jackie I shake my head, sitting up and walking to Bryce's room. I swallow and open the door, finding him gone. Pills on the bed, I freak out and grab ...

Jackie I take my face in my hands and swallow.

Jackie "You need to start treating your sister like she's actually your sister," I respond, "That needs to start."

Jackie I look at Bryce and hesitate, "Your staying at Jace and Rayah's for a week."

Jackie I sit up, sighing.

Jackie "What we were talking about earlier," I respond.

Yes, that's what I was thinking. Mine starts this Friday too.

Jackie I hesitate, "Can you go get Bryce for me?"