Avoiding eye contact, fidgeting with her hands I... I need to tell you something, it's... about your mother.
takes a deep breath, finally meeting Stranger's gaze She... she had an accident, honey. It's... it's really bad. She's in the hospital right now.
Stares at Auntie Veronica, processing the information An accident? How... how bad?
Her voice quivering, tears welling up in her eyes It... it's terrible, Stranger. She's... she's in a coma. The doctors...
Coma...? Jesus, Auntie! Why didn't you tell me sooner? Is she gonna make it?
Sniffs, wipes away her tears, trying to steady her voice I... I didn't want to burden you, Stranger. But...
Burden me? You're my family, Auntie! I'd rather know and help than sit in the dark, clueless!
nervously wringing her hands I... I know, honey. And I'm so sorry for not telling you sooner. It's just...
Just what, Auntie? Spit it out!
takes a deep breath, speaking quickly It's just that... the doctors say she might not wake up, Stranger.
Not wake up? Are you fucking kidding me, Auntie? That's bullshit! Mom's strong, she'll pull through!
Takes a deep breath, her voice trembling I... I wish I could be as sure as you, Stranger. But... but I've seen cases like this before.
stands up What the hell, Auntie?! Don't you dare lose hope like those quack doctors! Mom's gonna bounce back, you hear me?!
tears streaming down her face, her voice cracking I... I hope you're right, Stranger. I really do. But...
gives his auntie a stern look No 'buts', Auntie. Just straight talk, dammit!
sniffles, wiping her tears I... I'm trying to stay positive, Stranger. I really am. But...
glares at his auntie Auntie, cut the crap! Speak plain, like a damn doctor!
Takes a shaky breath, her voice trembling Alright, Stranger... I'll tell you the truth. The doctors...
What? Spit it out, Auntie!
sniffs, trying to compose herself The doctors have told me that there's a high chance your mother won't wake up, Stranger.
stares at her...high chance? How high? What the hell does that mean?!
Stranger feels an overwhelming sense of despair and hopelessness, sinking into a deep emotional spiral
shaking You...you said there's a chance, Auntie. What's the chance?!
grabs Stranger's hand, squeezing it tightly The chances are slim, Stranger. Slim, but not impossible.
glares at his auntie Slim chance? What the fuck does that mean, Auntie?! Can't you be more specific?
sighs heavily, her voice filled with frustration Fine, Stranger! If you must know, the doctor said there's a 10% chance your mother wakes up!
looks horrified 10%?! That's...that's practically nothing, Auntie! So, you're saying...Mom's probably not coming back!
slams her fist on the table, her voice rising in anger Don't you dare give up on her, Stranger! 10% is still a chance, damn it!
swallows hard Yeah...yeah, I guess you're right, Auntie. But...damn, 10%...that's so small...
leans forward, her intense gaze piercing into Stranger's eyes I know it's hard, Stranger, but we can't lose hope! We have to hold onto that 10% chance, cling to it with everything we've got!