Next Week

"My parents will be here any second to wheel me back with the nurses."

"I know. I just want to get every minute I can with you."

"Well that was surprisingly romantic coming from you."

"What do you mean Lassie? I already told you they call me the Shakespeare of this generation."

"And again I reiterate, no one calls you that."

...

"Blaire?"

"Mhmm?"

"You're gonna come out of there fine, okay? Everything's going to work."

"Okay Jakey."

"I need you to believe it, alright? Because I do."

"I know Jake...thank you for being here."

"I told you I'd be here every step of the way, remember?"

"Yeah...hey Jake?"

"Yes Blaire?"

"I love you too."

"...You heard me that night?"

"Of course. When you get sick, you learn to pretend how to sleep to avoid doctor conversations...I've wanted to say it back since you said it, but I was scared."

"What were you scared of?"

"Scared of falling in love when I have the impending threat of death."

"We all have that Lassie. Yours may be a little bit more blaring than most, but we all live with that threat every single day...Doesn't mean we stop living while we can."

"I extra love you Jacob Joseph."

"And I extra love you right back, Blaire McKenna"

.....

"Ms. Andrews? The doctors are ready for you now."