My Daughter Whispered “Just in Case” and Put A Note in My Palm Before Surgery — What I Read in the Waiting Room Made My Legs Give Out

be safe from what, Em?”

“From absolutely nothing. That is exactly why I said just to be safe.”

“Do I need to stress out?”

“You stress out constantly.”

“True.”

“Don’t look inside unless things go bad.”

“Emma.”

“Mom. Swear to me.”

“I swear.”

A medical assistant walked in right then, holding a chart by her side, her tone softened from years on the job.

“We are continue reading …