The world froze in that moment. Kate felt a buzzing in her ears, looked into Bastien’s honey-colored eyes one last time, and then everything went dark. When he saw her collapse, Bastien ran to her, letting out a heartbreaking scream that drew everyone’s attention. No matter how fast he ran, he felt Kate slipping farther and farther away. The distance felt eternal. When he finally reached her, he held her in his arms as the girls rushed over.

—Kate, Kate, answer me… Kate, love, open your eyes. Don’t do this to me, love, don’t scare me, please —Bastien caressed her face, trying to wake her. He put his ear to her chest and heard her heart beating too fast. His eyes filled with anguish.

—The car is out front. We have to get her to the hospital —Lucca arrived, breathless, snapping Bastien out of his trance. They needed to get Kate to the clinic urgently.

—Lucca, you drive —Bastien picked Kate up in his arms and ran to the car. His heart pounded as he climbed in with her. Lucca hit the gas.