As much as she doesn't want to go against Merrick's wishes, Ellana has to do what's best for him right now. Whatever keeps him alive. Korrin is right, and Ellana reaches forward again.

"It's all right, Merrick," she says soothingly. "We're going to help you, I promise. It won't hurt. Trust us, please." She opens up his jacket again and tries to get his sleeves off.