Terminal cancer Stories

Natalie waited impatiently for the display on the stick in her hand to show one or two lines. Seth sat with her, holding her hand. These few minutes felt like a lifetime. “You look at it; I can’t,” she said suddenly. Her emotions swirled as she wished for an outcome she knew would be less than ideal. “One line,” he answered. “Not pregnant,” she said, interpreting the results for him. Then she burst into tears. “That’s a g...

Natalie sat next to Seth’s hospital bed and prayed. It was a long, grueling night as she waited for him to wake up. When her fiancé opened his eyes, she felt a massive sense of relief. “My time is supposed to be up before yours, so you need to stick around, pal. You promised this girl a trip down the aisle, remember?” Seth grinned weakly. “Not gonna die yet, Nat. Gotta keep my promise.” Tears escaped her eyes as she gripp...