Before we opened the door I could hear the soft playing of a guitar. I looked at Jason and whispered "Should we go in?" He looked puzzled and shrugged. As soon as I knocked on the door the playing stopped. "Come in!" we heard from the other side of the door.

I walked inside first, "Not only did I find you a notebook; I found you two of the best brothers anyone could ever ask for! How great am I?" I jokingly asked Nate as I handed him the notebook. He just laughed. I didn't want to say anything to Shane or Jason, but Nate was looking rather pale. I think I'll tell Cindy the next chance I get. I mean, I'm not the medical student or anything, but I know when someone isn't feeling well. I was too busy lost in my thoughts to realize Shane and Jason walked up to my sides and both put their arms around my neck.

"And we brought you the best care-giver in the entire hospital!" Shane exclaimed. I laughed, but Jason looked insulted. "Not the best in the hospital, the best in the entire world!" I blushed a little. "Aw, Nate aren't they just the cutest couple ever?" Shane asked his brother. I watched Nate as he answered, "Yeah, they're cute," he said faintly as he laid back in his bed. This concerned me even more.

I stepped closer to Nate's bed and gently placed my hand on his forehead. He was burning up! "Nate, how are you feeling?" I asked trying to remain calm. He shrugged, "One minute I feel cold, the next I'm hot. Kinda feeling tired," he finished quietly. He closed his eyes and rested. I turned around to grab Shane and Jason's arms and take them outside the room.

"Guys, can you go in there and stay with your brother until a nurse gets here?" I asked still trying to keep a very calm tone to my voice, but I think Jason saw something in my face that gave me away. "Why? What's wrong with Nate?" he asked sounding concerned. "Well, I'm not doctor, but I do think he has a fever. Could turn out to be a cold, but I'm not sure. I just want to get someone in there to check on him, that's all. Don't worry," I finished, placing my hand on his arm to gently stroke it.

Shane noticed the comfort I was giving to his brother. "Hey, I'm concerned too!" he whined like a little kid. I smiled at him, and then leaned in to give him a hug. He seemed to be shocked at first but then hugged me back. "Ok guys, now go in there and stay with him until I can get someone back here," they nodded, but Jason didn't leave until giving me a hug first. "Hey, I couldn't leave knowing the fact that my brother got a hug, but I didn't," he whispered in my ear while hugging me. I laughed and told him good-bye then went to find a nurse.

I found a nurse and told her to go check on my patient. She was very nice and told me she'd go right away. I was heading on my way back to the play area to check on Colt and Holly when suddenly I just felt so tired. The volunteers are allowed a break time so I decided this might be a good time to go rest for a minute or two.

I went into the volunteer lounge room and sat down on the couch. Ehhh, I feel horrible. It feels like a million degrees in here and I feel sort of dizzy. Oh great, I know this feeling…this is how I feel before I faint. If I can make it to the bathroom before I pass out, I can wash my face and maybe the feeling will go away.

I got up from the couch only to feel worse. I unsteadily walked to the bathroom, and leaned against the sink while I tried to wash my face off. The feeling didn't stop, and now it's progressed to a ringing in my ear. I couldn't support myself any longer, so I slide down to the sit in the floor. Finally the last symptom before passing out came…the blurred vision. The last thing I remember before I lost consciousness was a sharp pain in my head.