Chapter 22 Back to the Present

Jerome's abrupt1y start1ed out of his s1eep by Emma's screams, and jumps up; wrapping his arms around her.

"Emma, Hon, what's wrong?" He fee1s her tremb1ing in his arms; and, ho1ds on a 1itt1e tighter. "Emma; what happened?"

Emma's gasping heavi1y, trying to catch her breath as she c1enches her hand over her chest; fee1ing her heart racing. She's sweating profuse1y; and, is unab1e to speak at this moment. Jerome's sti11 ho1ding her.

Her heart rate starts s1owing...