Mount Olympus [8]

Jackie

I take my face in my hands and swallow.

Nic

I wrap my arms around her and kiss the back of her neck, "S'alright, Jacks."

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 my jacket, running out of the house and screaming for him.

Nic

I run to the bedroom and see the same things Jackie does. Swearing, I chase after Jackie and call after him as well.

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 my arms, "Bry," I cry, "Bry, wake up."

Nic

I drop beside her and wrap an arm around her, trying to wake our son while staying calm and strong for her, "What kind of pills were on the bed? Sleeping? Should we take him to the hospital?"

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 up!" I cry.

Nic

I swallow. I just thought you'd know what to do... "I'll take him to the car. Go get Natalie. We'll get him to a hospital."

Jackie

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

Nic

I scoop up my little boy in my arms and take him to the car, setting him delicately in the backseat and waiting for Jackie.

Jackie

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

Nic

I close the door and get behind the wheel, waiting for Jackie to get in before speeding off to the hospital.

Jackie

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

Nic

Once we arrive, I take the keys out of the ignition and end up leaving them on the seat without meaning to. I rush out of the car and take Bryce in my arms again, only pausing to be sure Jackie's behind me as I run into the ER.

Jackie

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