She may be, but her best friend is dying. Which sux asssssss!
I know she is going to die, but if I was the friend, I'd so say, "Sorry, but I can't leave my best friend alone, when she's dying." And then they might let her and Kyle come too! Please, update, this is a very good story, and no doubt will have a unhappy ending. If not it will probably still be good.