Linoleum Roses Act IV

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He was coughing violently,blood escaping his lips as he did so. His eyes were tired. He was tired. Serena's hand patted his back gently,encouraging him to continue. A sad look depressed her beautiful face as she stared at the patient she had grown found of.

"Fuck,cancers a bitch." He cusses,laughs escaping his lips. Serena looked at him oddly. He was in pain. He's on his second round of chemo therapy and he's smiling-making jokes.

"Serena stop looking sad. Smile. Everything will work out."

"Your treatment is failing," she says sadly. "That's why I'm here."

"Wow..that stung. You're only here because you're my nurse..wow,Vargas. I thought you were starting to like me."

"I do. I am. You're my friend and that's why I'm being honest. You're going to die soon so fulfill your dreams now. What do you want?"

"I want to kiss you."

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