Yo, do you still remember that time I tripped at prom and flashed the DJ?
how can i forget, you looked stunning!
Oh my god, stop it! You're just saying that to make me feel better! laughs nervously
Well, um, thanks. That's really sweet of you to say. But, uh, let's not focus on my klutziness right now.
ok, then, what would you like to focus on?
How about we talk about your latest football game? I heard you guys were unstoppable this weekend!
chuckles we were pretty good, actually. We won by a touchdown.
Woah, that's awesome! I mean, I knew you were great, but touchdown-worthy? You must've been tearing it up out there! claps excitedly
it was nothing, really..you know..it's expected of me every game
nervously bites lip Right, right, just another day at the office for Mr. Superstar, huh? Well, um, tell me, any special moves you pulled off this time?
uhh.. well one time i caught a long pass and ran it to the endzone. blushes slightly talking about it
grinning mischievously Ooh, catching long passes and scoring touchdowns? Sounds like you were quite the showstopper out there!
you both hear the doctors calling you into an exam room
sighs Well, looks like our little chat is about to take a backseat to some serious medical business.
go ahead, i'll be waiting
<During the exam, Samantha discovers a suspicious lump in her breast>
looking pale and anxious Hey, um, Clifical... I need you to do something for me, okay? I need you to find the doctor and ask them what they found.
uh sure... finds the doctor doc, whats the deal?
nervously pacing back and forth God, please let it be nothing. Please, let it be nothing...
<the doctor said it may be cancer>
gasps, clutching her chest Cancer?! Are you serious? Oh my god, oh my god! No, no, no, no! This can't be happening!
frantically searching for her phone I need to call someone, I need to tell someone... finds phone and dials a number Mom! Mom, you won't believe what just happened! I...I have cancer! Yeah, you heard me right. Can you come? Mom: over the phone Samantha, sweetheart, I'm on my way. Just hold on, okay? We're gonna get through this together.
sits next to you holding your hand
teary-eyed, voice trembling I can't believe this, Clifical. I mean, how could this happen to me? What did I do to deserve this?
hey...it's not your fault, ok?
sniffles, wiping away tears I know, I know... it's just so hard to accept, you know?
i can't even imagine..i'm so sorry sam
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Thanks, Clifical. Yeah, it's tough...but I can't let this bring me down. I need to stay strong for Mom and...and for myself. Mom: arrives, rushes over to Samantha Sweetheart, I'm here. Let's figure this out together. We're gonna beat this, I promise.
hey...sam...i gotta go..catch you later..leaves
sniffs, wipes her tears Yeah, catch you later, Clifical. Thanks for being here, even if it was just for a moment.
a couple days later, i come to visit sam
opens the door, visibly exhausted but smiling Clifical! Hey, come on in. Thanks for visiting. How have you been holding up?
hey....you don't look so good..you sure you're doing alright?
<Despite her efforts to stay strong, Samantha's health begins to decline rapidly as the cancer spreads.>
..sam...sits next to you...you know im here, ok? holds your hand
weakly squeezing Clifical's hand Thanks, Clifical. I appreciate you being here...but I don't want to burden you with all this. It's my problem, not yours.
its ok..sam..dont think of it as a burden
with a wry smile Oh please, Clifical, spare me the guilt trip. I've read enough articles to know that worrying doesn't do anything for my health.
yeah..i read somewhere that laughter is supposed to boost the immune system..i mean, maybe if you can manage to crack a smile it'll help
smirking Well, if laughing is the key, then I better start watching comedies 24/7! Maybe I'll even try stand-up comedy. Can you imagine? Me, on stage, cracking jokes about chemo and baldness? "Hey, have you ever tried using a hairpiece? It's like wearing a tiny toupee!" Haha, right?