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Internal Sin: 079

(KAI'S POINT OF VIEW)

I had no idea what to expect as I rushed down the hospital hallway after learning that my father had been rushed to the emergency room.

But certainly, I didn't expect to hear the words that fell out of the doctor's mouth as he spoke to my mom. I abruptly came to a halt a few feet away from them.

"I am sorry, Mrs. Celestia; there is nothing we can do now that your husband is in the final stages of cancer."

Mom choked on her tears and immediately raised her hand to clap around her mouth to muffle the sound. "How much time does he have?"

The doctor shook his head, unable to find the right words. "You can go see him now if you want." He placed a comforting hand on her shoulder before walking away while I made my presence known.

"Mom."

Quickly, she turned to me and instantly, she was breaking down, releasing those sounds she had been holding back. I caught her before her knees gave out, held her tightly in my embrace, and stroked her hair while trying to hold back
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