Donald looked at Edie seriously with concern in his eyes. "As a friend," he said as he raised his voice. "I'm worried about your safety, but I'm relieved you have someone in your life that makes you happy." These words hit him with force greater than a thunderbolt and broke his heart.
Edie nodded her head, not knowing the true meaning behind Donald's words. "Your illness, are you still keeping it a secret? I heard you mention something to Stuart," she asked curiously.
Donald pursed his lips at her and pointed to his head. "As long as Stuart doesn't know what the treatment is for," he smiled.
A look of relief crossed Edie's face. "You look happy. It's nice to see you smile again," she said. "Who's been taking care of you?" she asked.
"Karen! She's been very helpful. All she wants to do is take care of me and do everything she can to lighten things for me." Donald sighs heavily. "I still haven't told Joanna yet."
