Mary stared at the wall before her. Her heart was racing with anxiety. In just a few minutes she would be taken to the OR for her surgery. For the surgery she really didn't want. The only reason she was having it was to make Joey happy. But in a way she did want it. She just wasn't sure she wanted the outcome that might happen. If only she had a crystal ball to look into the future. But maybe she didn't have a future.
Her eyes moved to the opening door. She slightly smiled at Joey as he strolled into the room. "Hey."
"Hey babe. How do you feel?"
"Nervous." She sighed.
"Me too." He whispered. "But everything will be okay."
"I signed a DNR."
"You what?" Joey's eyes widened.
"I signed a DNR."
"Why? Why would you do that? Are you crazy?" Joey stared at her in disbelief. Was she serious? Did she want to die?
"Joey, I don't want to go through this. If I crash, maybe it's for the best."
"I can't believe you're doing this to me." Joey whispered as a tear traced a path down his cheek.
"I'm not doing it to you. Please, don't think that. I love you, Joey. Believe me. I love you more than anything. But…it's for the best."
"I can't believe you."
"Mary…" Dr. Wilton entered the room, holding a clipboard against her chest. "We're ready to take you."
"Now?"
"Yes." She nodded. "We'd like you to say…goodbye to anyone you'd like, because once we take you, we'd like to get right to work."
"I'm sorry." Joey whispered, before crashing his lips into hers. His tears finally began to fall, as he hugged her even tighter. He didn't want to leave her. He couldn't leave her. "I love you so much. Never forget that."
"I love you too." And with that she was wheeled away, blowing a final kiss to Joey. He stood in the room, his heart shattering. That could be the last time he'd see her.
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