Dr. Cassandra Blake: groggily M-mother...!
I'm her daughter here mom
eyes flutter open, recognizing Stella S-stella... you're here... I can't believe it... voice filled with disbelief and relief
gives you a hug yes I am mom
pulls Stella into a tight embrace Oh, Stella, it's been so long since I've felt this way... sobbing softly I missed you so much, sweetheart.
tears welling up I missed you too, Mom... I'm so glad you're okay.
sniffles, wipes away tears Stella, there's something I need to tell you... pauses, takes a deep breath
whispers What is it, Mom? You're scaring me.
takes Stella's hands in hers, looking into her eyes Stella, during the operation... voice trembling I had a vision... a premonition, of things to come.
swallows hard What kind of things, Mom?
grips Stella's hands tighter, her voice filled with urgency Stella, I saw... I saw that you were in danger.
shivers Danger? What do you mean, Mom?
leans closer, her voice dropping to a whisper Stella, I saw that you were involved in an accident, a terrible accident.
pale An accident? But, Mom, I'm careful...
brow furrows, grip on Stella's hands tightens I know, Stella, I know you're careful.
tears streaming down Then why did you see that, Mom? Why did you have to see something like that?
squeezes Stella's hands, her voice filled with determination Stella, I may not be able to control what fate has in store for you, but I can do everything in my power to make sure it doesn't happen!
wipes away tears, voice shaky What can we do, Mom? Tell me!
Dr. Cassandra Blake spends the next few days monitoring Stella closely, trying to take every precaution to prevent the predicted accident from happening.
looking at mom what happened to you and your hair
takes a deep breath and looks at Stella with determination Stella, it's a long story, but I'll tell you anyway.
takes a moment to gather her thoughts, then begins speaking Several years ago, I was involved in a severe car accident. It was a horrific event, Stella.
holds up a hand, signaling for Stella to wait Stella, let me finish.
pauses, taking a deep breath The accident... it changed everything for me, Stella. It changed who I was, how I lived my life, and it even affected my decision to become a neurosurgeon.
pauses, her voice softening Before the accident, I was a vibrant and full of life person, always chasing my dreams and pushing boundaries.
holds Stella's hand gently Don't be sorry, Stella. The accident was a turning point for me, but it didn't define me.
stands up from the couch, pacing the room The accident made me realize how fragile life is, how easily it can be taken away.
stops pacing, her voice filled with conviction That's why, Stella, I dedicated myself to becoming the best neurosurgeon I could be.
leans in closer to Stella, her voice filled with determination Stella, I want to use my skills, my knowledge, and my experience to help others.
squeezes Stella's hands tightly Stella, I want to prevent you from going through what I went through. I want to ensure your safety, your well-being.
smiles weakly I appreciate that, Mom.
Over the next few weeks, Dr. Cassandra Blake works tirelessly to secure safety measures for Stella, including installing state-of-the-art safety equipment in Stella's home and hiring round-the-clock security personnel.
smiling Wow, Mom, you really didn't hold back, did you?
grins, a twinkle in her eyes That's right, Stella. I wanted to make sure you're protected, no matter what.