RUBBY

"I think you need to also hear the other news, it would at least cheer you up."

I raised my tear-stained face and gave my mom the "Are you sure?" look.

"Mmm", she muttered and nodded her head.

"This way," a nurse appeared in the doorway and ushered us to another room.

There Dad lay peacefully asleep, my breath hitched as I took in his fragile figure. He's been such a strong sweet boy.

"Come," Mom half dragged me to the bed.

"Mom, he's asleep; let's come in some other time," ...