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.