The moment Juliette expressed her condolences was the moment Alicia realized that Jake was truly gone.  The whole world began to spin and go on its side.  She became weaker and less attached to the world around her.  The embrace of Juliette could hardly be felt.  Jake was gone in an instant and there was nothing she could do about it.

The doctors pronounced his death and left the room to give the women a moment.  Alicia didn't even really hear or react to any of this.  Her mind became distant and away, but her body stayed.

A rush of energy filled the young woman.  She couldn't explain the surge.  It wasn't adrenaline, it was something more than that.  Alicia grabbed Juliette in what might have initially felt like a hug, but quickly switched her grip to grab her shoulders.  With as much force as she could muster, she threw the French woman and screamed an ear-piercing scream.

She could see Juliette lying on the ground, but she also couldn't see her.  Her eyes shifted from their natural green to a deep red as she walked towards Juliette.