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Chapter 19 Coping

Jack and Janet are asleep. Janet has her hand securely around Jack's waste. Jack awakes suddenly and runs to the bathroom. Janet follows him. She stands behind Jack as he empties the contents of his stomach. He then wipes his face and sits down on the bathroom floor.

"Oh Jack, I'm sorry. Are you ok?"

"Yeah, It's just the Chemo."

Janet notices that her once strong and vibrant husband now looks weak and frail. His hair is starting to fall out.

"Jack, why don't we get a nice cup of coffee."

"Sounds good."

Jack follows Janet downstairs. He puts on the coffee and they sit at a table together.

"Jack honey, the doctor says you're doing better."

"Yeah, I would feel a lot better if I wasn't on this Chemo."

"I know honey."

"It's not fair to you either Janet. I can't be the devoted husband you need, I mean we haven't even been able to be intimate in weeks."

"Jack, I will always love you no matter what, you know that. You are still the most wonderful husband Jack Tripper."

"I love you Janet."

"I love you too."

He kisses her.

Janet awakes the next morning early. She looks over at her sleeping husband and smiles. She can't wait to surprise him with the gift she bought. She places it next to him on the bed. A little while later, Jack awakes. He notices a bag lying next to him. He reaches inside and pulls out a Lakers cap. Attached to the cap is a note that reads: "To my wonderful husband Jack who'll always be a champion in my eyes." Tears stream down Jack's face. He is so greatful for such a wonderful and caring wife. He puts the cap on and gets up to look for Janet.

"I like my present."

"So I see."

"Thankyou Janet. You don't know how much this means to me."

"You're very welcome Jack. I love you sweetheart."

"I love you too baby."

They kiss.