[It's ... well, she can't lie and say it's not a lot to take in. It is. She can't imagine what kind of pain someone must feel to find out they've got a family that's simply lived their lives without them. Or having to adjust to having them suddenly come into your life.
To find out that you're going to die. She's quiet, afterwards. Her hand moves reach over his lap, taking his and threading her fingers through his own. She squeezes and breathes out, and then, finally, quietly:] Oh, Alex.
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To find out that you're going to die. She's quiet, afterwards. Her hand moves reach over his lap, taking his and threading her fingers through his own. She squeezes and breathes out, and then, finally, quietly:] Oh, Alex.
[There aren't any right words, she supposes. ]