But Oliver wasn’t finished with his story. He took a deep breath, and with a hint of sadness in his eyes, he explained that he had wanted to return to his body much sooner but was held back by forces beyond his comprehension. He had visited the future and what he saw there was alarming.
“There’s a disturbing message that needs to be shared with everyone,” he said, his eyes heavy. Liam and his parents furrowed their brows in confusion and concern. They didn’t know what to believe. The room suddenly grew colder. Oliver’s words weighed heavily in the air. Thankfully, the nurses and doctors were nearby, ready to offer advice.