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I quickly elbowed hilared at him

“I mean That’s a shame” He tried to cover up his s, but kids weren’t one of them

“But could you talk to her? She’ll be back any minute”

Luke nodded “Sure, but I’ any promises Mom’s make the rules sometimes”

I sets here? Any requests?”

Daniel looked at the ceiling, sorting through his choices “Can you play ‘Heaven Sent’?”

“Of course I can Let’s see if Luke knows the words” I eyed e of the bed and propped uitar on my knee “Ready?”

“Ready”

After three songs we said goodbye to Daniel and his mom Stacey She followed us to the door

“Thank you” She squeezed my hand

“You’re welcome I hope it cheered him up”

She leaned closer to us “He’s on the transplant list We’re praying for a miracle”

I closed my eyes I had no idea Daniel’s condition was so desperate “I’ll pray for you too”

Her gaze drifted to Luke He shifted on his heels I could tell he was uncomfortable He shoved his hands in his front pockets “Ditto,” he mumbled

“Thank you, both Thank you so much”