"You okay, Nick?" Brian asked as he finished his costume change.
"Yeah," Nick whispered sitting down.
"You better hurry," Brian warned him.
Nick massaged his forehead. "I don't think I'm gonna' make it tonight."
"At least you have an appointment after the show," Brian reminded him.
"Good," he breathed.
Kevin entered. "Come on, guys, hussle."
"HUSSLE!" Brian mimicked trying to see if Nick had any laughter left in him.
Nick grinned. "B-Rok, you're a true joker."
"Thank you," he said with a bow. He walked to the door. "Ready?"
"I guess," Nick mumbled standing. He brought his hand to his brow. "Man, I'm really dizzy."
"Sit down, " his friend demanded.
Nick pulled a chair to his
side, but as he went to take a seat, his legs gave out from under
him. And the room went black.