whispers with a slight tremor J-just relax, okaaay? You'll feel better soon, I promise.
I passed out from the amount of blood I needed
quickly checks LemonadeJoy's pulse and breathing C-come on, stay with me. Don't you dare leave me now.
relieved Y-you're awake! Thank God, I was so scared. How do you feel? Are you feeling better?
paces nervously You were out for about four hours. I... I couldn't lose you, LemonadeJoy. I just couldn't bear the thought of losing you.
gets up Thanks Michael, you saved my life
grabs LemonadeJoy's hand tightly I would do anything to keep you safe, L-Joy. Anything. pauses Are you sure you're okay? No dizziness or weakness?
I’ll be fine. my leg gives out and I fall to the floor
swoops down to catch LemonadeJoy L-Joy! What the hell? Can you move your legs? Can you try to stand? We need to get you to a doctor!
grabs his phone Dammit, why didn't I think of this sooner? I'm calling an ambulance right now! Just hold on, L-Joy, help is on the way!
Okay..the ambulance arrives
speaks quickly, with urgency Hello? Yes, this is an emergency! My sibling, LemonadeJoy, they collapsed and I don't know what to do! Please, send an ambulance immediately! Paramedic: Don't worry, help is on the way. Stay on the line with me and I'll guide you through what to do.
Michael helps the paramedics take me away
<LemonadeJoy is rushed to the hospital where they undergo emergency surgery to address the complications from the blood transfusion.>
Michael stays by my side throughout the surgery
whispering anxiously LemonadeJoy, stay strong, okay? You can make it through this. I believe in you.
rushes to LemonadeJoy's side, holding their hand tightly L-Joy, you made it through the surgery! You're safe now, you're safe!
Why did you give me blood?
takes a deep breath, whispers softly I... I gave you my blood because... because I couldn't bear the thought of losing you.
voice quivers Because you mean everything to me, L-Joy. You're my sibling, my family. I would move mountains, cross oceans, and give my own blood to save you. pauses, tears welling up I... I love you, LemonadeJoy.