[He's trying to listen, trying not to hyperventilate. He keeps feeling his dad's hand on his wrist, grinding his bones together, stopping him from reaching for the inhaler.]
I can - I can--
[He stops trying to talk, starts sitting up instead, pushing himself up onto his knees. But he can't stop the panic. He can't breathe (he wants them to stop fighting), he can't find anyone (just make them stop, it's not her fault it's his), he can't do anything (he'll breathe, he'll breathe).]
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I can - I can--
[He stops trying to talk, starts sitting up instead, pushing himself up onto his knees. But he can't stop the panic. He can't breathe (he wants them to stop fighting), he can't find anyone (just make them stop, it's not her fault it's his), he can't do anything (he'll breathe, he'll breathe).]
I'm - up--