Oh hi, I didn’t see you there. Come on in, I was just, um, looking over the newspaper. Did you see the headlines today?

No, no I didn’t hear about that.

Oh really? No, I didn’t read –

Yeah.

What? No, I’m sorry, I’m just distracted. I’m sorry, I’m having a bad day.

Nothing major, don’t worry.

Yeah, I’m sure.

No, it’s just –

Well, I heard from my doctor this morning.

No, it’s not really good. Apparently it has spread to my spinal cord.

I guess I’m handling it ok.

I just keep wondering what it will feel like to die.