A New Heart

I'm at the hospital with my mom. I'm massaging her shoulders because she complained that they were stiff.

It's been an hour since I came, and I'm still trying to find the perfect time to tell her about her health condition. Her doctor advised that I tell her as soon as possible. I can't keep delaying it anymore.

I take a deep breath, and after I release it, I call her, "Mom."

"Yes, honey?" she ans