...alright. [ said quietly. ] Just [ he hesitates. ] don't leave me. I have a bad feeling about this doc, but I know you'll do everything in your power to help. [ his own hand drops to his stomach. ] It, it's just that I can feel it growing and maybe that's because I, myself, have been doing better... being good...

Veritas, it might not kill me, but I know it's going to... come out...