I am sad

[FLASHBACK] 

A year ago… 

"Am I…" Grace kept her eyes down, her mouth slightly open as she struggled to form the words. Slowly, she lifted her gaze to the person across the desk. "... dying?" 

The doctor seated across from her sighed. "Let's not jump to the worst-case scenario—" 

"So, the worst-case scenario is me dying?" she interrupted. "I'm dying?" 

"It's a good thing we caught the tumor early, Grace," the doctor responded solemnly, clasping his hands together. "There are a few treatment options." 

"You mean chemotherapy?" 

"Not necessarily," he replied gently, understanding how overwhelming this news must be for her. "We can try immunotherapy first. Unlike chemotherapy…"