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.

"Don't

voice nearly breaking. "The doctor said... Tanya might only have three months

taken aback despite knowing

imagine... not having

Dad said she wasn't that bad off,

head, "We're

okay! We'll make sure of it!" Jane reassured, "We'll get the best treatment,

tightly, "Thank

have such a supportive

as her own sister after all these years. Once the admission

hospital gown, the

Jane, why don't you guys head back? Dad and

all have to stay.

back and

leave, but decided to follow his

left, the woman in the bed next to

Karan nodded, "Yeah."

"And she's your daughter?"

"Yes," Karan replied.

at Tanya with

mix of pi

She thought her