Chapter 6

I floated next to Shane, wanting to wipe his tears away.

My hand went right through him.

I said, "Shane, don't cry.

"See? I'm not a burden to you anymore."

Suddenly, there were hurried footsteps and the sound of keys at the door.

Wayne and Jocelyn burst in.

They must've heard the commotion and come back.

"Dad? What's going on? We heard—" Wayne's words caught in his throat.

He saw me in Shane's arms.

Jocelyn let out a sharp scream, then pressed her hand tightly over her mouth.

Her eyes were wide with shock, disbelief written all over her face.