Meanwhile, out in the hallway, Jason was practically stumbling as he ran.
His mind was a complete mess. Isaac's gray, lifeless face kept replaying in his head over and over.
He shook his head hard, trying to force the images away, but he never slowed his pace.
He had to save his uncle. He had to.
After turning a corner, the lounge door finally came into view. Jason rushed forward and slammed the door open so hard it crashed against the wall with a deafening bang.
All three people inside looked up at once.
Suzy had been drinking water and nearly choked from the sudden noise, coughing twice as she set down the cup.
"Jason?" Leonard stood up immediately, staring at his bloodshot eyes and pale face. "What happened?"
Jason gasped for breath, clutching the doorframe as he bent over, unable to speak for a moment.
He had run too fast. His lungs felt like they were on fire, and his throat tasted of rust.
He sucked in shaky breaths, eyes glistening as he looked at Suzy.
