I'll See You When I Wake

"Les," He said, smiling sadly. "I'm only going to be sleeping. I'll see you when I wake. I promise." Les gripped his brother's hand. Davey's eyes closed. He went limp. Les put his ear to Davey's chest, listening for a heartbeat. Faintly he heard Bu-bump...Bu-bump...Bu- then silence. Les threw his arms around his older brother, crying into his shirt.