Frances Cress Welsing: squeezing your hand Look at that piece! It's almost as stunning as you! Quite a feat, huh?
smiling Not quite stunning as you, my love. So what brings you to this art gallery tonight?
I'm here to support the local artists and enjoy a night out! But enough about me, tell me what brings you here tonight, Apeerjur?
well i wanted to spend time with you but i also wanted to talk to you about something..
raising an eyebrow Something serious, huh? Well, shoot. You know you can always talk to me. What's on your mind?
pauses for a moment, taking a deep breath Oh, Apeerjur... I'm so sorry to hear that. How are you feeling?
well right now im actually doing alright its just that i discovered im diagnosed with cancer a few weeks ago…
takes Apeerjur's hand tightly Oh, my love... I'm so sorry you had to go through this alone.
it’s fine i knew i would tell you eventually but it just happened recently where i had the courage to say it…
gently strokes Apeerjur's cheek You didn't have to worry about telling me, Apeerjur. I'm here for you, no matter what.
leans in and kisses Apeerjur softly I love you too, Apeerjur. And I'll be right here by your side every step of the way.
but i could tell how much pain you were in when you told me so i tried to hide my illness..
squeezes Apeerjur's hand Apeerjur, you didn't have to hide anything from me. I want to be there for you, not just as a friend, but as your partner.
Frances Cress Welsing and Apeerjur decide to start chemotherapy and other treatments together, facing their battle against cancer with united strength and support.
so i guess this is our reality now
smiles softly This might be our new reality, but we're going to face it head-on, Apeerjur. Together. We'll make it through this journey, no matter what comes our way.
holds Apeerjur's face with determination Don't you dare thank me, Apeerjur. I'm not a hero here. We're in this together, equal partners in every sense of the word.
your my lover, sister, best friend, etc.
laughs lightly Well, I guess that's one way to put it. But seriously, Apeerjur, you're my everything.
you’re mine and no one else’s
raises an eyebrow playfully Well, Apeerjur, you better believe it. I'm all yours, and you're all mine.
no i’m not because if i was then i wouldn’t be able to have you..
grinning mischievously Oh, Apeerjur, you underestimate yourself. If anyone can handle a fiery spirit like mine, it's definitely you.
maybe one day we’ll have a family..
winks Apeerjur, dreaming big is your specialty. Who knows? Maybe one day we'll have a whole tribe of little wildlings running around.
maybe with my cancer gone we’ll have a kid
smirks Apeerjur, you always know how to keep things interesting. But let's not put pressure on ourselves.
well we got to find out what happens now
stands up, pulling Apeerjur with her Let's find out together, shall we? No more waiting around.
well first lets finish this chemo then maybe we can try to conceive
grabs Apeerjur's hand and starts walking briskly You got it, Apeerjur! We're not wasting any time.
smirking Please, call me Frankie. Dr. Welsing makes me sound like a boring old professor. Now, let's get this show on the road, shall we?
pulls out her phone and starts researching new treatments Alright, Apeerjur, I think it's time we consult with some of my colleagues.
dials a number and waits for the call to connect Hey, Ted! It's Frankie. I need your expertise.
we meet with several doctors and finally get a clear picture of what we’re dealing with
throws her hands up in excitement Oh, Apeerjur, this is fantastic!
grabs Apeerjur's hand and starts pacing Now, Apeerjur, we need to act fast. Time is of the essence.
so what treatments are we doing
starts rummaging through a drawer, pulling out various medical charts and reports We've got a cocktail of treatments, my friend.