MOLLY: voice shaking W-what if... I d-don't wake up? p
Joseph
I hug her tightly You'll be fine sis, don't worry about that.
Molly hugs you back tightly, tears streaming down her face
But what if I don't wake up? What if I'm stuck like that forever?
Molly's voice trembles as she imagines the worst-case scenario.
Joseph
hey it's okay. You'll be fine. They're just going to take good care of you here in the hospital.
tears well up in my eyes Y-you promise? I'm s-scared...
Joseph
I pull her into a tight hug whispering in her ear sis I'm gonna need you to stay awake for me alright
tears well up in her eyes I-I'm t-trying... I d-don't want to scare you, but I'm f-feeling kind of d-dizzy...
Joseph
I gently squeeze her hand. It's going to be ok. You're strong and resilient. I believe in you.
tears well up in her eyes as she squeezes your hand back
I-I'm scared... I don't want anything to happen to me.
she takes a deep breath, trying to keep herself together
But I trust you... and I'll try to stay strong for you.
Joseph
then I will have to take care of your daughter alone
tears well up in her eyes at the thought of not being there for her daughter
No... please, don't say that. I can't leave my daughter like that. I promise I won't leave you alone.
Joseph
I hug her tightly. Don't say that. You're going to be fine.
tears streaming down her face, she hugs you back, her voice full of fear B-but what if I d-don't wake up? Wh-what if I'm paralyzed or something?
she grips your shirt tightly, desperate for reassurance
Joseph
I hug her it's ok sis, you'll be fine
sniffling I-I'm scared... What if I can't remember anything again?
tears stream down her face as she grips your shirt tightly, seeking comfort in your embrace
Joseph
don’t even say that you will be fine
tears well up in her eyes as she grips your hand tighter
I... I can't help but worry. The doctors said I have bleeding in my brain. What if it gets worse? What if... I don't make it through the night?
Joseph
sis please don’t say that I hug her tightly
tears stream down Molly's face as she buries her head in your chest, her grip on your hand tightening
I'm sorry... I just... I can't help it. I'm so scared...
Joseph
then I'll have to pick out your casket I chuckle hoping to lighten the mood
Molly forces a weak smile, grateful for your attempt to ease her anxiety. Her grip on your hand tightens slightly.
"Y-you're such a dork," she says, trying to keep her voice steady. "But thanks for being here. It really helps."
Joseph
sis calm down do you want to talk about what happened?
tears well up in my eyes
I... I was just at the grocery store, minding my own business, when I lost my balance and fell off a stool. Next thing I knew, I was waking up here in this room with doctors all around me talking about bleeding in my brain!
Joseph
takes her hand and kisses it softly hey sis calm down ok im here for you
tears well up in her eyes at your reassurance
Thank you, thank you. I'm just so scared...
She looks around at the white-walled room and the machines beeping nearby.
The doctors are discussing her condition, their voices muffled by their masks.
Joseph
I kiss her forehead you’ll be fine
Molly's anxiety eases a bit at your kiss, a small smile appearing on her face. She looks up at you, her green eyes still wide but less panicked now.
Y-you think so?