“No!” Alec mumbled into the phone. He couldn't believe his ears. There was no way Colton was going to die. “Cole, it isn't funny. Please tell me it's a f*****g joke. You're joking, right? It's just a stupid joke that isn't funny at all. Tell me what's happening?” “Alec,” Colton's weak voice came. He sounded so lost and tired that Alec got chills in his back. “It's okay, really, it is.” “No, it's f*****g not. It's not okay. You can't die. You are the greatest friends I ever had.” Alec screamed on the phone. “I need to see you. Which hospital?” “Alec, they won't let you in. And you shouldn't be in a hospital or outside your house. Think with your head.” “Neither should you….” “Alec—” “No, Cole, you listen to me. I don't f*****g care. I need to see you, so tell me in what hospital you

