Sigh deeply and look over to Amanda for comfort.

Your face goes a little pale as you look over to where Amanda is sitting. She is smiling, but in a different sort of way. As she reaches out to wrap her arms around you, your ears pick up the much increased activity around your bed. Muffled speech, excited remarks and even the scribbling in diaries fill the room as you hug Amanda back.

"Please, don't make them do it." You whisper to her, much too quietly.

She just squeezes you tighter, tears starting to form in your eyes as you bury your head into her shoulder. Your life as a human being is now practically over.