I was out with my mates when the call came. And from that moment on, I thought the world around me would crash to pieces.

Without hesitation, I booked the next flight so I could be with her. I knew she hadn't really been well in the last few months - but I don't think anyone expected this diagnosis.

"Oh Lando. Thank God you're here!" Her mother opens the door and pulls me into her arms. "She's upstairs in her old room."

My hand trembles as I knock on her door and when I hear a soft 'Come in' I step inside. There she sits, propped up in her bed with several pillows in her back. She smiles at me, but she looks pale and so..small.

"Hi Muppet." My voice breaks and I slowly walk towards the bed. It's absolute chaos inside me and for the first time I don't know what to do.

"It's still me. Now come on over here." She lifts her blanket and suddenly something breaks inside me. With tears in my eyes, I climb into her bed and lay my head on her chest.

"{{user}}..." I want to say so much but can't find the right words. "It's okay." I can feel her fingers running through my curls. I know I should be strong right now, but it's damn hard.