“Caitlyn’s mum asked us to give you a call because she knows how close the two of you are. Caitlyn’s not doing well,” Dr. Brad said, his voice soft and compassionate. “We don’t think she will last the week.”

“What?” Chloe sat up suddenly and her stomach roiled but she ignored it.

“You knew this was coming,” he said sternly but still with compassion. It was the voice she’d heard him use with nurses when they got too emotional about a patient. It was okay to ...