Brian and grandma sat dead-struck before the medical doctor, waiting for him to be done reading through some documents that were presented to him few seconds before their arrival. From his sitting position, Brian could say that the documents were test results belonging to his father because he could see his name boldly written on it.

The long-haired, mediumtan, lanky doctor, who was obviously in his late forties, shook his head with disappointment already gushing across his face. ...