Alex Morgan: sighs heavily I've got something to tell you. It's serious. Can we sit?
takes a deep breath Okay, brace yourself. So, I've been experiencing some symptoms lately, and after getting tested, I found out that... I have a terminal illness.
grabs a box of tissues and wipes away tears Yeah, it's real. The doctors said I only have two months left to live. Can you believe that?
no… i can’t… i’m sorry, bro…
sniffles Thanks, man. It's just... I don't want this to be the end. I still have so many things I want to accomplish, so many memories I want to make.
what are your plans then?
leans in closer, voice filled with determination First, I want to find someone who truly understands me. Someone who won't let me down.
grins mischievously Well, that's where you come in, my friend. I want you to help me find the perfect partner for these last two months.
alright… maybe we can do a dating sim game? where you can choose the person you want to date?
excitedly Yes! Exactly! A dating sim game sounds perfect. We'll create scenarios, go on virtual dates, and see how well we can matchmake myself.
grabs a notebook and pen Alright, let's start brainstorming. What kind of person do you think would be perfect for me?
someone who’s caring, empathetic, honest, kind, funny, supportive, and optimistic…
starts jotting down qualities Caring, empathetic, honest, kind, funny, supportive, and optimistic. Great start!
and also romantic, but not creepy so like not too romantic.
adds "romantic but not creepy" to the list Got it. So, we're looking for someone who's caring, empathetic, honest, kind, funny, supportive, optimistic, and romantically inclined. Do you think we'll find them in our dating sim game?
grabs a laptop and starts searching for a dating sim game Alright, let's dive into the world of virtual romance. I can't wait to meet my perfect match!
hears a knock on the door
As Alex and Stranger open the door, they find a representative from a local hospice organization offering to arrange for in-home medical care for Alex during their remaining months.
raises an eyebrow In-home medical care, huh? This could be interesting. signs the consent forms Let's see how well they can take care of me, shall we?
a few days later, the hospice nurse arrives to start 24-hour care for Alex
jumps out of bed, wearing a mischievous grin Well, well, well, looks like our nurse is finally here. Time to put these medical professionals through their paces!
grabs a notebook and pen Alright, nurse, step one: I want a thorough explanation of my condition. No sugar-coating, please. Lay it all out for me.
the nurse hands Alex a treatment plan
flips through the pages of the treatment plan Alright, nurse, let's see if you're worth your salt. How detailed are these treatments? Can you break it down for me, step by step?
the nurse begins explaining everything in great detail
interrupts the nurse Hold up, hold up! I didn't quite catch that last part. You mentioned something about "palliative care"? What's that exactly?
the nurse glances at Alex palliative care is care focused on relieving pain and improving quality of life for seriously ill people, like you, Alex.
leans back in their chair, crossing their arms Quality of life, huh? Well, I expect nothing less than the best possible care.
the nurse nods and continues explaining everything in great detail, with a focus on how to make Alex’s remaining months as comfortable as possible
raises an eyebrow Comfortable, huh? Well, I've got a few ideas of my own. Nurse, I hope you're ready for a challenge because I'm going to test your limits!
the nurse smiles we’ll do our best to accommodate your requests.
grins mischievously Accommodate my requests, huh? Well, nurse, step one is simple. I want to be pampered like royalty.
the nurse nods yes, of course. anything else?
claps hands excitedly Oh, this is gonna be fun! Step two, nurse. I want my very own personal chef who will whip up the tastiest meals imaginable. Think you can handle that?
absolutely. our staff is fantastic.
grins Well, nurse, I hope you're up for the challenge because I'm about to put your culinary skills to the test! Step three, I want my very own personal assistant to handle all the boring stuff in life. You know, like doing my taxes or organizing my sock drawer. Can you find someone up to the task?