Embers of Desire

icipation is building up inside you, and you're not sure what to expect. You've

day, sir, and how may I help you?" she says, her voice cheerful and f

st be kidding me," you say, your voice rising. The maid looks taken aback, her smile f

ed. "Where is my son?" you demand, your patience wearing thin. The maid hesitates, her eyes d

e incredulous. You storm up the stairs to Mason's room, your heart pounding in yo

ing to breathe. Your world comes crashing down around you, and you're filled with a sens

s. The maid is still standing in the hallway, looking concerned. "O

w, just get my car keys on the table!" you yell, your voice echoing through the

fear. "Don't worry, okay, everything will be fine," you say, trying to reassure yourse

y!" you exclaim, hitting your head on the steering wheel. You're stu

amiliar, reminding you of a path you used to take to school during your teenage years. "Maybe t

in your arms, you navigate through the traffic jam and into the woods. The tree

ndition is deteriorating, and you're running out of time. You can f

solely on reaching the hospital. You can see the end of the road

rses rush out with a bed, and you watch as they take Mason from your arms

ehind, your mind reeling with fear and uncertainty. What will happen to Mason? Wi

ure holds, but you're determined to do everything in your power to save Mason.

ened to my son? How's he now? Trust he's better now, right? How soon

. "Calm down, sir," he says, his voice gentle but firm. "According to

ft reeling. "Chest cancer?" you repeat, your voice barel

complex, and we need to get started as soon as possible." He pauses, his expression serious. "However, there's

oney, and you're not sure what to do. You think about your savings, but you

r, we need to get started on the surgery as soon a

t you're willing to do anything to save your son. You take a deep

your voice firm. "I'll get the money

o everything I can, but we need to act quickly.

o everything in your power to save your son, no matter what it tak

You're going to fight for your son's life, no matter what. You're going to do

ore thing. We need to get started on the surgery as soon as possible. Ca

sure how you're going to come up with it. But you're determined to find a way. You

oice firm. "I'll get the money s

o everything I can, but we need to act quickly.

You're going to do everything in your power to save your son, no matter what it

ure how you're going to come up with the money, but you're determined to find a way.

you need to do. You need to come up with $150,000, and you need to do it fast.

ture holds, but you're determined to do everything in your power to save your