kitchen incident
One afternoon, Emily fainted in the kitchen, and Max stayed by her side. John heard a crash and rushed in to find Emily crumpled on the floor, Max whining and nudging her gently.
‘Emily!’ John shouted, panic surging through him. He knelt beside her, shaking her lightly. ‘Wake up!
‘ Max’s anxious barks echoed around them as Emily slowly regained consciousness, her eyes blinking open. ‘What happened?
‘ she asked weakly.