Chapter 20

"Gabriel!" I was pacing in circles anxiously around him. When I realized he was about to drive himself, I wanted to stop him. "Gabriel, get someone to drive for you!" "Go to the hospital!" "Gabriel! You can't just ignore your health!" "Don't… treat me so well." "I'm already dead, but you still need to live well." Gabriel opened the door to his car but didn't get in immediately. He gazed at a spot, spacing out. No matter how much I tried to get his attention, he couldn't see anything. Finally, I gave up and floated into the passenger's seat. To my surprise, Gabriel closed the door to the driver's seat and opened the door to the backseat. He pulled out his phone to call his driver. "I'm at the police station. Come here now." After hanging up, he settled down in the backseat and closed his eyes to rest. Time ticked past, and he didn't even stir. I floated over and saw how unnaturally pale he was. I reached out to feel his forehead, but my hand passed right through his forehead,