Death:

:30 pm," Dr. Fred

t know you were sick all this while, taking care of me. Doctor,

best. Your grandma was a good fighter. It's just her

how will I cope without her?" Elizabeth asked, her voice

n it as much as I can. I'm sorry, take heart.

last rites, sitting cold and reminisci

s my world is crumbling. Who will save me now?" Maria thought to

rs Earl

. Maria hadn't noticed anything wrong, although Grandma hadn't been

e you okay?"

sleep much last night. But I

at all. Do you have problems at work, or are your

age, and your questions are

trength, Maria felt she'd be alright

before I return to m

love to talk to you about a

an awkwardness in the atmosphe

erally with... how ar

ndma?" Maria asked ag

t, a daughter-mother relationship discussion with

to your act today. Hope you're not leaving me al

I might be soon,"

nt to tell you how happy I am to have the best daughter. You grew up so well. Do you have any challenges

eep pushing forward? We don't have many resources. I have nightmares and barely sleep at night. It's tough without Mom and Dad. I want to

d. Same as me too. I don't want you ever to be frustrated with whatever decis

upset. I lost my family. Aren't y

ly knowing I have you right beside me. Don't lose focus o

Maria m

y through, be positive about yourself, and belie

is best for me?" Mar

, do it for yourself too. What you do for whoever you c

you? I want to be able to do it at all

est for me. I love you so

, Grandma," Ma

romise me you will work on it, and it will never b

ever let my temper hurt me or anyone arou

nities. It's okay to cry and yell too. Don't bottle up your emotions for

erstand," M

nt of pressure and strain. "Go fetch me a glass of w

ushing into the house to fetch so

est to save up for Maria's higher education. If she couldn't support Maria physically or emotionally, she could at least help her financially. Reaching

the tears to roll down as she

elt like it was about to leap out of her chest. The glass fell from her