I searched for my mom and dad as Jake and I left the plane for Washington.I spotted them and we made our way over.I let go of Jake's hand,running towards my mom to embrace her."Oh,Nessie!"She said,rubbing my back."How is he?"I asked,warily."She sighed."No better,no worse."
My thoughts swirled.Why did it have to be now?Why did it have to be him?I imagined him,pale,sunken,and frail on a hospital bed.I shuddered."What happened?"I asked.She grew rigged."Your father and I were going to visit him yesterday.His car was still there,but he wouldn't answer the door."She had to pause for a moment as...
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