Lily kneels next to Benjamin across from me, placing her hands on my own, our heads touching as we both cry. I feel Seth kneel next to me, attempting to take me in his arms but I refuse to move.
I finally got to meet my biological father, and now he’s dying. I feel like my heart is being ripped from my chest as I can feel his pulse grow weaker and weaker.
You can fix him, Molly. Just try. I hear Sage say meekly,
I don’t know how.
I don’t either, but just try to do what feels right. I don't know why, but I'm sure you can do this.
I focus on the slight pulse I can feel and try to find any energy that’s coming from him. The pulse stops though, and I’m at a loss for what to do, as I know he’s taken his final breath.
Try.
I close my eyes and try to find the energy, ANY energy-
