as neve

lways "with Jules," or "helpin

needed her. Jules was fragile.

d. The silence in the house was deafening, broken onl

Michael got a call from D

eak with you about Sarah. T

cold. He met Dr. Ra

grave. "It was a late-term procedure, which carries risks. She hasn't been taking care of

an emergency hysterectomy. Wi

ances for another baby.

Michael asked,

able pain. She listed you as her emergency contact and

ent washing over him. He was saving the

n his phone from their joint savings a

ccount. She' d always been goo

apartment, a rundown place

water, acting like a devoted nurse. Jules was on the couch,

talk," Michael sa

ike, Jules

ount. There' s a large with

just a temporary loan for Jules. For his medical

sincerity. "Yeah, man, soon as my new tracks

dark circles under her eyes. She was clearly unw

dry, Sarah. And y

she snapped. "It' s just money.

ecting her own recovery, echoed in his mind. She was over

n' t even s