Decoding Cappuccinos

Bryant Park

"The temperature is dropping, that's why I suggested doing two places today. I hope it's okay with you," Gab said over the phone.
"I understand, I'm free today so I can spend the day doing the paper. The earlier we finish it, the better we can focus on something else," Cali said.

"I'll meet you at the park," Gab said.

"Yeah, later Gab," Cali said before ending the call.

"So, you're meeting with Cali later?" Phoebe asked as she entered the kitchen where Gab is preparing breakfast.

"Yeah, I want to finish the paper soon so I can do something else," she replied.

As Gab continued cooking, she heard Phoebe coughing non-stop, so she asks her if she was ok but Phoebe was struggling to breathe so Gab stop cooking and turn off the stove to check on Phoebe.

"Phoebe, sit here," Gab said as she made her on a chair and let her lean on its back.

"I can't breathe... Gab," she said as she struggles to put the words out.

"Phoebe, listen. Relax and take the deep breaths. Do it until you're breathing normalize," Gab said as she looks at Phoebe's pale and sweaty face.

Phoebe did it for a while, and she could calm her breathing.

"Drink this up!" Gab said as she hands her green tea.

"Thanks, Gab!" she said with teary eyes.

"If you only knew how fast my heart beats as I am figuring out what to do with you," Gab said.

"Is it still beating hard?" Phoebe asked.

"Yes, but I should be fine," she said as she put the diffuser with eucalyptus oil on top of the table beside Phoebe.

"Let me calm your heart," Phoebe said as she pulled Gab and lean her head on Gab's chest.

"Phoebe what are you doing? You're supposed to sit straight till your fine," Gab said.

"Your heart is beating fast," Phoebe said as she pulled away and saw Gab's worried face.

"Stop joking around Phoebe, it's not nice," Gab said as she sat on the floor in front of Phoebe.

"You're cute when you lose your cool, Gab," Phoebe said.

"How can I not lose my cool when you're having an asthma attack? What if it becomes worse?" Gab said as she covers her face with her hands.

"I'm sorry, Gab," Phoebe said as she kissed Gab's head.

"What happened here?" Uncle Angelo asked.

"It is nothing that you should worry, Dad," Phoebe replied.

"Are you sure?" Uncle Angelo asked as he check Phoebe.

"She had an attack Uncle, but she's better now," Gab said as she stood and continued preparing breakfast.

"Phoebe, pay a visit to the doctor one of these days so I will be sure you're ok. Understand?" Uncle said as he sat beside her.

"Understand Dad," Phoebe said before taking another sip of her tea.

"You should rest today, Phoebe," Gab said.

"Gab, I'm well now. I'll make sure I have my nebulizer with me," Phoebe said.

"Why are you so hard-headed person?" Gab asked as she set the food on the table.

"Because I'm your older sister," Phoebe replied.

"I'll drive you to work then, I'm going to Manhattan to meet with Cali for our paper. I can pick you up as well after I'm done," Gab said as she sat with them.