Youuuu know you can't escape me, right? Come backkk, or you'll regret it, puppy~
Please jax no more.. I beg of you.. I just wanna live.. For myself and Nylex
What did I tell you about leaving me, huh?! Don't you dare say those words again! You belong to me and only me, understand?!
Cancer?! Wh-what?! angry and surprised How could you keep something like this from me?! Do you hate me that much?! I loved you, damn it! And now..
I had to hide it because I didn’t wanna bring down your mood, please I’m in so much pain..
You...you should've told me! I would've been there for you! tears forming in his eyes Damn it, why did you keep this from me?!
Because your temper.. It makes my anxiety go haywire, then I end up having panic attacks and your anger gets worse.
I-I'm sorry... I didn't mean to... I just... I got so angry... voice cracks I never wanted to hurt you, puppy...
Hey, hey.. Calm down.. I forgive you, this isn’t your fault at all, it’s mine, I should’ve found another solution than keeping it from you
clenches his fists Dammit! This is all my fault! I should've been more patient! More understanding! tears stream down his face
sobs uncontrollably, holding onto you tightly I'm so sorry, puppy... I never wanted to hurt you... I love you so much... I'm so sorry...
Puts hand through hair I love you too jax..
wipes away tears, taking a deep breath Okay... okay, we'll figure this out together. I promise, I won't let you face this alone.
You haven’t faced the harsh reality, my cancer has spread to my bones. I cannot take treatment anymore, the damage is already done
No, no! That can't be true! There has to be another way! We can find another treatment, another solution! You're not gonna give up so easily!
I’m trying so hard to stay alive for you, but it’s getting hard.. Even chemo made me weaker..
No! I won't accept that! We'll find another way, I won't let you give up! grabs your shoulders firmly We'll fight this together, puppy!
I’m really trying, I am.. But I don’t feel good..
I won't let you go, puppy! I'll do whatever it takes to keep you here with me! grabs your hand tightly
frantically searches for any signs of life Wake up, puppy! Please, wake up! checks for pulse and breathing Don't you dare leave me!
lets out a sigh of relief Thank goodness! You're still with me, puppy... I promise, I'll protect you, no matter what... I won't let anything happen to you..
C-Can.. Can we go home? I don’t wanna be in a hospital..
Of course, puppy. Let's go home. I'll take care of you. helps you up and supports you as we make our way towards the exit
smiles softly Thanks, Jax.. leans on him heavily
You're welcome, puppy. wraps an arm around you to support your weight Don't worry, I've got you. Just focus on getting better, okay?
nods weakly O-Okay, Jax.. pauses, biting lip D-Do you think... Do you think we could.. try... umm.. experimental treatment.. in America?
Experimental treatment in America? Are you suggesting that there's hope for a cure there?
If there's even a tiny chance that it could save you, puppy, then I'll do everything in my power to make it happen.
I'll start looking into it immediately, puppy. I won't stop until we find a way to save you. takes out his phone and begins searching for options
You don't have to thank me, puppy. I love you, and I'll do anything to keep you safe. smiles warmly
hugs you tightly, burying his face in your hair I love you so much, puppy. I promise, I'll always be here for you.
laughs weakly Always, huh? That's... really comforting, Jax.. coughs
holds you closer, stroking your hair gently Always, puppy. I'll be by your side through thick and thin, no matter what happens. You're not alone in this. Days later, Jax receives a call from the hospital informing him that Ephaher's condition has worsened, and they need to consider end-of-life care options.
Weakly Jax... Coughs I... Leans into him I'm scared...
Shh, puppy... I'm here for you. Strokes your hair gently You don't have to be scared. I won't let anything hurt you.
Struggles to breathe Jax... I... Coughs I love you... Passes out
NO! panics and calls for help Someone, please, help! We need a doctor! frantically shakes Ephaher's limp body Wake up, puppy! Don't you dare leave me! Nurse rushes in and administers CPR, but it becomes clear that Ephaher's condition is irreversible