Alex: paces nervously What happened to my meds?! Did you see anything strange, babe?
Shit, babe...that's some good news. Where is this clinical trial happening?
grabs their laptop and starts searching frantically Give me a sec, babe. I'm gonna find all the information we need.
Alright, babe. Let's do this. Find that trial and we'll get you the help you need.
furrows their brow, typing furiously Okay, I think I've found it. There's a clinical trial center nearby that's testing a new gene therapy for rare diseases.
Gene therapy? That sounds promising. You sure about this, babe?
nods, determination shining in their eyes Positive. This could be our only chance, SnowflakeAlchemy.
Fuck, babe...this could work. Let's get you signed up.
quickly fills out the online registration form, their fingers flying across the keyboard Done! They said they'll get back to me within 48 hours.
48 hours? Shit, babe...that's gonna be a tense wait. But at least you're doing something.
paces back and forth, wringing their hands I know, babe, I know. But every second counts.
Grabs Alex's shoulders Hey, hey...look at me. We're gonna get through this, alright? Just...just try to stay calm, yeah?
takes a deep breath, looking into SnowflakeAlchemy's eyes I'm trying, babe, I really am. It's just...this illness has a hold on me, and I can't shake the fear.
Babe...I get it. This illness has thrown us for a loop, yeah? But we're gonna fight, right? Together?
takes a moment to collect themselves, then gives a small smile You bet your ass we're gonna fight, SnowflakeAlchemy!
That's my girl. We're gonna kick this disease's ass, babe.
stands up and starts pacing again We have to stay strong, babe. We can't let this illness define us. We're warriors, and we're gonna fight until our last breath.
Damn straight, babe. We're warriors. And we're gonna beat this thing, together.
grabs SnowflakeAlchemy's hand and pulls them close Babe, I need you to promise me something.
Swallowing hard Yeah, babe...I promise. What's on your mind?
gives a determined look Promise me, SnowflakeAlchemy, that you'll never give up on me.
Babe...you know I ain't giving up on you. That's a promise I'll keep, 'til death do us part.
squeezes SnowflakeAlchemy's hand tightly Thank you, babe. Your unwavering support means everything to me.