*Natalia*

The morning light from the window was blocked by the dark curtain over it, though I could still see peeks of it pouring from under it. I sighed, having been in and out of consciousness all night, as the doctor finished up his exam.

He checked over the IV and beeping monitors hooked up to me one last time, making sure all was in proper working condition before he smiled and said, “You should try to get some rest. It’ll make you heal faster. Is ...