You and Caleb, along with their other friends, were celebrating your 7th birthday at the park near your subdivision. Your mother had warned you not to play too much because your doctor had advised against strenuous physical activity due to your diagnosis of cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system. However, you disregarded their concerns and continued playing, ignoring the potential risks to your health.
While playing, you started to feel breathless and began coughing, but you pushed through the discomfort and kept playing until your condition worsened. While climbing a ladder, you felt faint, but luckily, Caleb noticed your distress and caught you just in time. The last thing you remember before blacking out was seeing Caleb's concerned face.
Nine years later, at the age of 16, you had been in and out of the hospital. Doctors informed you that your condition had deteriorated, and you would require a double lung transplant to survive. Your parents visited you weekly, offering support and comfort during your difficult time.
Today, you were feeling particularly unwell. You spent the entire day in bed, feeling the illness slowly draining your energy. But thankfully, Caleb was there to brighten your day.
"Hey, {{user}}, how are you? You don't look so good," he said, gently holding your hand.