out of his mind. What could he possibly want from me? My mind races with questions, b

s cold as ever, I managed to look into his eyes trying

."You can't be serious," I say,

row. "Do I look l

suddenly feel trapped, I keep reminding myself to breathe and I can feel my an

me when you're ready to hear me out," he

iling over. How dare he! I pace back and forth in my liv

uted to her decline". The room suddenly felt hot, and my legs became wobbly but I managed to walk out of his office. I knew this was going to

pinning out of control. I break down in tears, this

r my mother and my family. I take a deep breath, wipe awa

dy, I can't take out a loan I know damn well I won't be able to pay back on time, I have no choice but to give in to Mr

and fluorescent lights make my head spin. I hate hospitals, i

s that my mother needs a heart transplant within the next two weeks, o

y's number. She answers on the fi

anyway. "Emily, it's my mom... she needs a

s. "Oh, Sarah, I'm so sor

at the hospital worried plastered ac

just so much, Emily. The medical bills, the debts... and now

ht in the eye. "You're not alone, Sa

r. Stones' proposal. Emily's eyes widened

o. Part of me wants to say yes, just to save my mom. But an

t one thing straight: you can't put a price on your se

sk my parents for help, and work multiple

do that, I don't want to

g, I go you, we will work this ou

get you home, you

ng," Sarah says, shaking her head as E

eplies, "But we'll figure something out,

n her throat. "Thanks, Emily . Ju

and turns to her. "Hey, why don't I grab some food and we can e

ly. "That sounds

She hesitates, then answers it. Her face falls

ly asks concern e

. They say my mom's condition has taken a tur

d in shock. "Oh, Sa

ick at the corners of her eyes. "I can'

won't, Sarah. We'll figure something out.

'm going to take Mr. Stones' offer, Em. I kno

th understanding. "I