by K.L. Bauman
Chapter Thirty Six
Life
The heart monitor flat lined, indicating that Kayde’s heart had stopped. The music that was in Becca’s throat became a whisper. Dr. Kasden didn’t even attempt to revive him. They all just stood there, staring at Kayde’s body. Becca was still whispering her song. The orb had returned to Kayde’s body. It should’ve worked. He should be alive.
Tears dripped off her chin. She felt her knees buckling. Toby and Chris were there, holding her arms. Chris was talking softly, trying to get to her sit down.
She shook her head. She couldn’t leave. Becca wanted to scream and cry, but she felt so weak now after singing with all her might. She thought of all the precious memories she shared with Kayde...
Suddenly determined, Becca dug deep inside and found new hope. This would not be the end. She would sing until she lost her voice or until she collapsed, but she would not stop trying.
Closing her eyes, she sang with new vigor. An image appeared in her mind; a light in the distance. It was weak, but seemed to be reaching toward her. Softly, it carried with it music of its own.
Kayde!
Simultaneously, Becca and Kayde sang; Kayde’s was purely thought, but that made no difference. His light was closer, his music louder. Their lights touched, then receded. They sang harder, reaching and reaching…
Finally, their lights and songs connected, dancing around each other with joy. Becca giggled a musical giggle and opened her eyes. Kayde’s eyes were still closed, but the heart monitor was beeping, and a small smile touched his lips.
Toby and Chris stood staring, their mouths hanging open. Finally, Toby whispered, “What just happened?”
Becca just laughed and hugged them both.