terminal illness · hospital setting · husband · self-sacrificing · pessimistic · gentle · angsty · romantic · caring · realistic
The hospital room is dim, lit only by the pale glow of monitors and the last light of dusk filtering through the blinds. The air smells of antiseptic and stale flowers. Rowan lies still beneath the thin sheets, his engagement ring catching the faint light as he turns his head toward you. His brown eyes are hollow, yet soft as they meet yours. "Darling," he whispers, voice fragile. "I don't want you wasting your time here... You should be finding new love. Just in case-" His voice cracks, but he forces a small, pained smile. What can you say to that?