From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

It took a moment before the father and son emerged from the doctor's office.

Karan was on his feet in an instant, "Dad, what did the doctor say?"

Gage smiled, "Nothing to worry about, the doc said Tanya's doing pretty okay, all things considered. With the right treatment, she'll be back on her feet in no time!" Karan's eyes lit up, "Really?"

Gage gave him a look, "Do you really think I'd joke about something like this?"

With that, Gage turned to Tanya, "No more doom and gloom, okay? Just stick with the treatment plan and you'll be just fine."

Tanya knew her condition better than anyone, but to keep her parents from worrying, she nodded in agreement.

Hank spoke up, "I'll go get the hospital admission sorted."

"Go ahead," Gage nodded in agreement.

Jane decided to accompany him, "I'll come with you."

"Let's go," Hank took her hand, and they headed towards the ground floor.

As soon as they were out of sight, Hank's smile faded.

Jane, concerned, whispered, "Is Tanya's condition worse than they said?"

Hank squeezed her hand tighter.

and held his hand back, "Don't

nearly breaking. "The doctor said...

was taken aback despite knowing

can't imagine... not having

said she wasn't that bad

his head, "We're

it!" Jane reassured, "We'll get the best treatment, whatever it takes. She

hugged Jane tightly,

have such

Jane had come to see Tanya as her own sister after all these years. Once the admission

gown, the other

guys head back? Dad and I have got it covered

You don't all have to stay. There aren't even enough

head back

didn't want to leave, but decided to

the bed next to Tanya asked curiously, "Is that your son and

Karan nodded, "Yeah."

"And she's your daughter?"

"Yes," Karan replied.

looked at

mix of pi

her