KAT My whole body is shaking with anticipation. I cannot help but wonder what Luke and my mother have been talking about all of this time. I hope my father didn't tell her too much about what suspects our relationship to be. The last thing my mother needs is more stress in her weakened state. I am sitting alone in the waiting room. The doctor pulled my father away several minutes ago, and they are having a very hushed conversation in the corner. My eyes flicker between the double doors that lead back to the patients ward and my father. The grave look on my father's face tells me that it is not good news. I try not to think about what my father and the doctor are talking about. I am not ready for the news that my mother isn't getting any better. So, instead, I focus my attentio