I sat in the lobby waiting for my name to be called. People sat there staring at me but didn't say a word. Keith sat closely making sure no one tried anything stupid.
???:Miss Jackson she's ready to see you now.
I looked up as fear shot through my bones. Keith wanted to join but I refused...if anything I'd rather him not knowing. I followed closely behind into the room...white everywhere.
???: Miss Jackson it's a pleasure to meet you. How are you today?
Janet: I'm alright Doc I just want to hurry with this please.
Doctor: Certainly. If you can remove all clothing and put that on. As soon as you're finished lay down on the table right there. Are you sensitive to anything at all. If you are we cannot go through with this today.
Janet: No I'm not
Doctor: Great. I'm gonna out these on your eyes to protect them from the radiation. Let's get started ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A few hours later, the doctor came back to the room—his face had fear written all over.
Janet: What is it Doc?
Doctor: I'm sorry to uh tell you this Miss Jackson but it's really not good. You have...
The world stood still as I took everything in. I couldn't hear anything but the beating of my heart. How could this have happened? Why me? I just sat there staring at him as he spoke but no words could be heard.
Doctor: I'm so sorry Miss Jackson but I promise you I won't stop till it's all over.
Janet: Thanks Doc I-I should get going.
Doctor: Stay strong
I walked out the room still in shock as Keith ran up to me.
Keith: Is everything okay? You look pale
Janet: Just take me home please.
It had suddenly got hard for me to walk. My legs just wouldn't move. Keith looked back and immediately picked me up. Now outside, paparazzi swarmed around us asking questions left and right. Whoever told them I was here is gonna get it. I sat in the car in my thoughts trying to figure out how this could be happening when it dawned on me...how will I tell my family? They're gonna die. Even worse, how will I tell my wife? I never thought that this would happen to me. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I walked in the house trying to muster up the best smile I could. Keith sat my belongings on the couch before leaving. I went to the kitchen for a glass of water; moments later my wife Suzan of ten years came and joined me by the island.
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Suzan: Hey baby how'd it go?
Janet: Well baby uh I think you're gonna have to sit for this
Suzan: *nervous* what is it baby? Did something happen?
Janet: The Doctor did an MRI and he found something in my breasts.
Suzan: What?
Janet: I'm sick Suzzy.
Suzan: *tears up* What? This can't be. Baby I can't lose you. What am I gonna do if you're gone.
Janet: This isn't about you Suzan. I'm the one going through it just–just don't give up on me. Promise me that...who knows maybe my time won't expire.
Suzan: I'll be back I-I gotta go get some fresh air.
I watched her walk out the door. I knew she'd be upset but not this upset. I sighed before finishing my water. I went up to our room and plopped down on the bed. So many thoughts were going through my head but that just made me even more worried. I have my tour coming up soon, all this stress made my head hurt.
Janet: Oh God help me
I fell asleep with hopes that everything will be okay.
