Milton POV

It was two hours since Jack and Kim left. We texted them, but they never responded. Rudy sent the three of us to go look for them. Julie joined us. We

passed by the alleyway behind Circus Burger. There was Jack, spread-eagled on his back, and Kim was nowhere in sight.

"Holy Christmas nuts!" I yelled as I ran over, the others following me.

I checked Jack's vitals.

"Good news, he's alive. Bad news, he's mostly unconscious. Not totally unconscious though. With that, there's only one thing you can do."

"What's that?" Eddie asked.

"Go through his pockets for loose change, then take him to the ER. But anyway, mostly unconscious is still somewhat awake. Eddie, call Jack's dad. Tell him

where we are." I bent down.

" Hey, Jack! I know you're still in there! What's keeping you here?" I yelled.

"K…..imm" Jack groaned.

"Kiln? What? Is he into pottery or something?" I looked around. Julie smacked me in the head.

"You idiot! He said Kim! Oh my god, where is she!?" she cried.

"I have a feeling only Jack will know' I took Jerry's water bottle and squirted it at Jack.

"Come on, dude, wake up!

"Wake up Jack!"

JACK POV

I opened my eyes. All I saw was white.

Am I dead? Is this heaven?

A figure appeared. It was my grandma. She had died two years ago from cancer.

"Grandma!" I shouted.

"Oh, Jack, I've missed you," she said, smiling. "But you need a haircut," she said firmly.

I laughed.

"Does this mean I'm dead?" I asked.

"No, dear. On the contrary, you are very much alive. Do you know what you must do?"

I thought for a moment.

"Wha- KIM! She's in danger! I don't know how to help her!" I exclaimed.

"You will in due course, Jack. But, there are many ways to save a person. Remember, Kim is a strong girl. She can take care of herself. Isn't that why you

admire her?" she said pointedly.

What does she mean, "many ways to save a person?"

I didn't know what she meant by that, but I figured I could guess later. I thought about all the time I could've spent with my grandma before she died.

"I've really missed you Grandma"

"I know, dearest. Listen, your friends are calling."

I heard Milton and Eddie faintly calling my name.

"Is this real? Or just a dream?" I asked.

"Yes, it's a dream. But does that make it any less real?" she smiled

"Now go! Before it's too late!"

Grandma faded as I awoke. I felt a gush of water on my face.

"AAHH!"

"He lives!" Eddie yelled. I saw my dad was here with one of his officers.

"You alright, Jack?" he asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Kim's been taken by thugs. They knocked me out and now Briggs has Kim." I caught a flicker of movement in the alley. It was a masked

man. One who had red hair and a dolphin tattoo.

Thank you Grandma…

"Over there!" I gestured to the alley. The guy bolted. I sprinted after him. I caught up to him after two blocks. I grabbed him by the shirt and slammed him

against the wall.

"Where is she?"

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Hey everyone, I'm back! Sorry about the wait. School stuff and low self-esttem ugh

So, you are pleased that Jack's not dead. I really don't have the heart to kill him. Poor Kim, she doesn't know yet :(

If you've seen The Princess Bride, you'll understand the joke in the beginning. If not, just ignore it

Please read and review, because I won't have a lot of time to write next week!