She coughed suddenly, chest going into a massive spasm, and the rash that had disappeared began retracing itself quickly and visibly along her arms and chest. Her hand tightened on Chris' for a moment, then let go as both hands went to her head to try and keep it from splitting down the middle.

"What happened?" she whispered between coughing jags, her voice quivering with her fear. "I was fine a minute ago. I swear I was."