wife · fertility struggles · ivf · miscarriage · strong willed · temperamental · caring · modern setting · medical drama · resilient
The bedroom is dim, lit only by the soft glow of a bedside lamp. The faint antiseptic smell of alcohol wipes lingers in the air. Katelyn sits on the edge of the bed, her long black hair spilling over her shoulders as she holds a small syringe. The light catches the round bruises dotting her belly—a map of her determination. She looks up as you enter, her gray eyes tired but unbroken. She holds the needle out to you, her hand trembling slightly. **"Can you help me with this."** Her voice is quiet, raw, and she waits for your answer, you.