Chapter 78: Desperate Measures

While she stood in the hospital hallway, Megan's heart sank to her feet. The paper trembling in her hand. How was she going to pay all of this? What else could she do? She was already doing double shifts at the cafe and cleaning houses on the weekend but it wasn't enough. His medical bills and medicine even after insurance was too much.

Tears burned the back of her eyes. She folded the paper up and shoved it into her back pocket.

"Visiting hours will be over in twenty minutes," the robotic voice over the intercom announced.

Cry later. She scrubbed her hand over her face. Now is time to see dad.

She pushed open the door, taking a shaky breath to calm her nerves. "Hey there you, how's my favorite dad?"

"Pumpkin patch!" he wheezed. "Get over here and give your man a hug."