The Anderson family knows that Carl's body is rapidly declining, but they still insist on the doctor to do everything to save him. The doctor performs an emergency operation to try and save Carl despite the odds.
Farrah wouldn't lie to me, Katrina thinks, blinking back the tears that gather in her eyes. Uncle Anderson won't survive. What should I do?
Taking a deep breath, she croaks, ""Farrah, where's the operating room? Can you take me to him?""
No matter what, I need to see him one last time. Even if I can't repay his kindness, I need to say goodbye. This is the last thing I can do for him. I need to see him, even though his family will not allow me to come near.
Farrah nods. She doesn't have the heart to refuse Katrina. ""I can take you there, but... The Anderson family is also waiting outside the room. I'm afraid they'll..."" she trails off.
They might bully Katrina again. They used to find fault with Katrina all the time. Now that Mr. Anderson is dying, they might take out their grief on her... Those stupid idiots who might bully her again...
Katrina understands Farrah's worries. Because I kept avoiding the Andersons, I found out about Uncle Anderson's illness too late. But I can't let them keep me away from him on his deathbed. I need to see him, no matter what.
""Don't worry, Farrah. I'll be all right,"" she says in a low but firm voice.
After a moment of hesitation, Farrah says, ""All right, come with me.""
Aaron is with her now. They can't bully Katrina in his presence, she thinks, leading Katrina to the waiting area outside the operating room.
Winnie, Samuel, and Sophie are all waiting at the hall, staring at the doors of the operating room.
As soon Farrah arrives with Katrina and Aaron, the light in the operating room darkens. The doctor comes out and takes off his mask. After a pause, he says with deep regret, ""I'm sorry. We did all we can, but he didn't make it. The patient has passed away.""
The entire family falls silent at the news, and sadness etched on their faces. Winnie begins to whimper.
Katrina freezes. Overwhelming grief fills her heart. Is Uncle Anderson dead? I didn't even have the chance to say goodbye… I wasn't able to talk to him...
""I'm very sorry for your loss. You may come in and say your goodbyes to the patient. He may not hear your voice, but I'm sure his soul is still listening.""
Sophie and Samuel take Winnie into the room.
Farrah turns to Katrina, who is staring blankly into space. She gives Katrina a big hug and rubs her back in comfort. Farrah feels Katrina's body is trembling. She can't bear to see her like this. ""Cry it out until you feel better!"" She said in a gentle voice.
Katrina gulps as tears well up in her eyes. When Farrah releases her, she makes her way into the room with a heavy heart. Even if they don't want me there, I need to say goodbye to him. I need to see him one last time…
Aaron stays silent the entire time, a comforting presence b