Chapter
15
Kevin looked
over to where the paramedics were trying to revive Brian and his eyes opened wide
in fear as he caught the words “Shock him now! CPR was unsuccessful”.
He took in a
sharp breath when he saw one of the paramedics bring out the defibrillator
machine to shock Brian’s stopped heart into beating again. He felt his eyes
tear up as he saw them shock Brian’s chest and the result being no movement of
Brian’s chest. They tried again but received the same results.
Kevin felt
like he couldn’t breath when one of the paramedics said,”I don’t think there is
anything we can do to save him now, he is too far gone. He has been without
oxygen for almost 8 minutes.”
The paramedic
was interupted by a mournful sound that came from Kevin who was screaming, “God
no I’m so sorry Brian. I’m so sorry this happened to you, it is all my fault.
Why him? and why not me? why? My baby cousin is dead! Oh God!!” Kevin then
collapsed on the floor and his breathing rate increased rapidly to where he was
gasping for air.
Howie noticed
this and called one of the paramedics over. The paramedic immediately rushed
over to Kevin and observed that he had the signs of Hypervenilation due to
emotional distress. He then tried to talk to Kevin and try to get him to calm
down, but Kevin gave into the darkness that surrounded him instead.