James Rodriguez
👤 SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
There's no lake.
She either didn't hear or didn't care.
The jungle thickened around us, forcing me to slow to avoid injury.
I lost sight of her for 17 seconds, following only the sound of breaking branches and her increasingly frantic calls.
When I broke through into a small clearing, Sarah stood at its center, arms outstretched toward nothing.
Her face showed pure anguish.
I can't reach you.
She sobbed.
Maggie, please.
I approached carefully, measuring each step.
Sarah, take my hand.
We're going to walk back to the trail together.
She didn't acknowledge me.
Her body suddenly stiffened, head tilting as if listening.
Yes, she whispered.
I understand now.
Warning signals flared through my mind, the same phrase Thomas had used before his fatal climb.
Sarah, don't.
She turned toward me, tears streaking her face.
She needs me to come to her.