Kate hated hospitals, she couldn't bare to sit. It was to much for her everything was to much for her right now. She had to find a way to tell John about Ruth's condition. He was supposed to meet with her and Cameron later on.
Dr. Winnington came out to give another report. She was a tall woman, her piercing blue eyes showed the seriousness of the situation. Kate braced herself again.
"She's resting now we ran more test ."
"Alright thank you Dr."
"Kate were pulling for her ."
" I appreciate everything your doing for her" Kate said. Dr. Winnington placed her hands on her head. She brushed her brunette hair from her face.
"How is Cameron doing?"
"He's worried to death for her."
" I can't imagine what you two must be feeling."
"Tell me something Dr. how much time does she have left."
"I can't be sure but if I had to guess not long Kate ." That was what she feared all these years. Her only child would die from cancer. She couldn't process her words , her thoughts raced. If only ... if only she had spent more time. If only she would had taken days off. She hated herself , she hated her work. She despised her commitment to her work. She wished for only time now .
Cameron waited at the table. A bottle of wine his favorite sat his side. He had just gotten off work as Kate made it in.
"John is on the way now" he said. She nodded at him, before taking a seat. John made his way over , Kate clasped her hands together.
"Hey John have a seat we need to tell you something" Cameron said looking at his wife.
"I am sorry I'm running late where's Ruth?"
"That's why we called you over John" Kate replied.
"What's wrong?"
"John ..... John Ruth has terminal cancer" Cameron said. John turned and looked at him eyes wide. He couldn't believe what he was hearing.
"What...terminal cancer ... how ...when".
"She's been diagnosed with it for three years now ". Kate said.
"But she seemed so healthy... so energetic ."
"Were just as shocked and worried John " Cameron replied. John shook his head in disbelief.
"Where is she now?"
"At the hospital she's being treated " Cameron said.
"She's stopped responding to treatments " Kate added.
"Why didn't you tell me ?" John said holding back tears.
"We didn't know how ... we're sorry Kate replied. John got up to leave. He couldn't listen anymore. It was to much he needed to get away. Kate watched as he drove off. She wanted to desperately cry out but the shock wouldn't allow her to. All she could do was wait.
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