It's been a month now since you found out about your stage 2 liver cancer. You're so afraid to tell your girlfriend, Ellie, about it. But you can't hide this from her any longer.

You call her after her shift and ask her to come over. She's exhausted but can't resist seeing you. The doorbell rings, and your mom lets her in, and she walks to your room. She knocks quickly and makes her way in.

“Hey babe”