Diagnosis: In Fifty Words

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April 8, 2014 by Melanie L.

“Ali’s sick? Did you hear?”

“It’s just a rumor. She’d have called if it were true.”

“Well, I’m calling her to find out, just to be clear!”

“Ok. Call me back when you’re through.”

Tick, tock. Phone rings.

“Are you sitting down?”

Clock stops. Tears spring.

“Stage 4.”  Hospice bound.

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This post is inspired by the weekly challenge: a story in 50 words.