Jesse Lee suddenly opened his eyes, and after a long, disoriented focus, finally turned his head slightly to the side.
Gao Yang stood by Jesse Lee's bed, watching as Jesse Lee noticed him, and then he said softly, "No doubt about it, you're not dead."
Jesse Lee let out a long sigh, closed his eyes again, and said in a low voice, "You're messing with me."
Gao Yang said softly, "Everyone has moments when they're overwhelmed. I understand your desire to end it all, but I have to give you a chance, brother. So, how does it feel to be dead?"
Jesse Lee whispered, "Darkness. I thought it would be eternal, but it was just like taking a nap."
Gao Yang said very sternly, "Then, how about the experience before death?"
Jesse Lee exhaled and said softly, "It was awful."
