Liam I'm still a bit pensive about the conversation I had with Aaron. I know Annie will soon come to the hospital; maybe she's already here. I can't help but feel a weight on my chest. If she chooses him, there's nothing I can do. I owe Aaron the lives of my son and my mother. They're finishing checking on my mom, so I'm just waiting for the lung specialist to come out. "May I come in?" I ask, and the doctor greets me. "Come in, Liam. I'm finishing checking on the lady. Everything is fine; you can be at ease." I give a slight smile. It puts me at ease to know that this experience didn't escalate. "I'm glad," I say, smiling at Mom, who is already eager to leave. "Well, I'll leave you. If anything, I'll be on the lookout." The doctor leaves, and Mom tries to get up to leave. "Why are

