Mandy stepped quietly into the ward, her heart beating fast. Machines beeped beside the bed, and there, lying still under a blanket, was her grandma.

She looked pale and fragile, her silver hair neatly tucked behind her ears.

"Grandma," Mandy breathed out, a lump rising in her throat.

Grandma Linda slowly turned her head and gave a small smile. "My baby," she said softly.

Mandy let out a shaky laugh and quickly moved to her side, kneeling by the bed. "Grandma," she whispered ...