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The Last Days We Share
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00:00Mom and Dad got divorced. I could either stay in the old district with Dad, or move in with Mom
00:07and her new husband.
00:08Yara went with Mom in the past life, so I stayed with Dad. Later, Dad quit gambling and showered me
00:15with love, while Yara was mistreated by her stepdad and died.
00:20In this life, she clings tightly to Dad, and says she cares about him deeply. She wants me to live
00:27a good life with Mom.
00:28Dad is stunned and relieved at her reaction. I say nothing and go straight. To bathe you, Yara doesn't know
00:36I had brain tumor and overworked myself to clear his debt.
00:40That was why he quit gambling. In this life, I'm free from debt calls. I just want peace. I grab
00:47my woven bag.
00:48Dad waves me off coldly and tells me to run off to my snobbish Mom.
00:53Yara hides behind Dad and makes a face at me, telling me not to bother her anymore.
00:59I smile quietly and walk under the rain. Shrinking a little, I feel chills all over.
01:06I don't care where I go. I just need some place quiet for my last days.
01:10Free from the debt collectors.
01:12And the nauseating cigarette smell. Mom's Mercedes-Benz pulls over.
01:18The window is lowered, revealing her well-kept face. She frowns, seeing me soaked to the bone.
01:24Her eyes hold disdain.
01:26Get in the car now.
01:28Just as I am about to get into the back seat, she tells me to put my woven bag in
01:33the trunk.
01:34It must be full of germs.
01:36I'm stunned, but I do as I'm told.
01:39I put it in the trunk and get into the car again.
01:42I hug the corner and try not to touch the seat.
01:45The car is warm, but I feel cold.
01:47Mom tells me to be sensible when we're home.
01:50She looks at me through the rear-view mirror.
01:53Hugh dislikes noise.
01:55Stay in your room, chew quietly, and walk properly.
01:59Also, don't bring up your dad.
02:01I stare at the rain outside and nod.
02:04My head throbs painfully again as my vision go dark.
02:07I hold my forehead.
02:09What's wrong?
02:10Mom asks impatiently.
02:12I fake motion sickness.
02:13How whiny.
02:14Mom snorts.
02:15Like your dad.
02:16I close my eyes, holding back the lump in my throat.
02:19I'll never come here in my next life.
02:21Mom drives for five hours.
02:23The sky turns dark.
02:24When we pull into the villa on the hill, it's brightly lit, yet unnervingly silent.
02:29We're here.
02:30Mom parks the car, applies makeup, and breathes deeply.
02:34She's composing herself, shifting from sharp-tongued to a gentle, caring wife.
02:40Let's go.
02:41Remember to greet Hugh.
02:42I grab my bag and follow her.
02:44There's a man sitting in the living room right now, reading a book.
02:48He lifts his head when he hears us.
02:51He's Hugh Zeller, my stepdad.
02:53The man who drove Yara to death.
02:55His voice is flat and emotionless.
02:57Hugh, this is Jane.
02:59Mom nudges me with a smile.
03:01Jane greet him.
03:03I step forward and bow slightly.
03:05Hi, Mr. Zeller.
03:06Hugh turns the page as if he doesn't hear me.
03:09Then he hums in response.
03:11As he sees my soaked shoes, he frowns ever so slightly.
03:15The carpet's new.
03:16He goes back to his book.
03:18Guest room's on the second floor.
03:20It's cleaned.
03:21I stoop and say, thank you.
03:23Mom exhales in relief and leads me upstairs.
03:26See?
03:27Hugh is a nice guy.
03:28She says quietly, you'll have a place here if you keep him happy.
03:32The guest room is spacious.
03:34I call out to Mom as she's leaving.
03:37I want another room.
03:38Her face goes dark instantly.
03:40Jane, you're very picky.
03:42This is a wonderful room.
03:44Better than Peter's shoddy place.
03:46Be grateful.
03:47I stay calm as she gets angry and doesn't speak until she's done.
03:51No.
03:52This north-facing room is too chilly.
03:54I want one facing south, even if it's smaller.
03:56I really am cold.
03:58My brain tumor messes with my body.
04:00I'm always freezing.
04:02Sunlight is my only comfort.
04:04Turn on the heater if it's cold.
04:06Mom thinks I'm being difficult.
04:08The south-facing rooms are Hugh's study.
04:11And a storage room.
04:12I ask for the latter, and Mom is shocked.
04:15Picking a storage room over a guest room.
04:17Are you crazy?
04:19Are you saying I'm a bad mother?
04:21Her voice turns grating.
04:23I cover my ears.
04:24It's too much.
04:25I can feel my head pounding.
04:27I get cold easily, I say.
04:29Just then, someone knocks on the door.
04:32Hugh is standing there with a glass of water.
04:35His expression grim.
04:37What's wrong?
04:37Mom's expression changes.
04:39She says shakily.
04:40It's nothing, Hugh.
04:42Jane's being picky about the room.
04:44I'm lecturing her.
04:46Hugh looks at me and meets my gaze.
04:48Pale face.
04:50Colorless lips.
04:51He looks like a corpse.
04:52Which room?
04:53He asks.
04:54The one facing south.
04:56I point down the hall.
04:57That's a storage room.
04:59It's fine.
04:59I need sunlight.
05:01Hugh falls silent.
05:02Okay.
05:03Keep it down in the hallways.
05:05He says before leaving.
05:07Unconcerned about our argument.
05:09Mom pokes me in the head in frustration.
05:11Do what you want.
05:13Stay in there.
05:14How will I face anyone?
05:15I ignore her.
05:16And walk down the hall with my bag.
05:19Dust hit me as I open the door.
05:21But there's the glass.
05:22It'll be warm in here when the sun rises.
05:25This will do.
05:27I make my bed.
05:28And put my album under the pillow.
05:30With the diagnosis in it.
05:32As long as I'm here, no one will touch my stuff.
05:35On this night, I sleep soundly.
05:37I settle into the house.
05:39Keeping to myself.
05:40Hugh likes it quiet.
05:42Even the maids tiptoe in the house.
05:44Mom bends over backward to please him.
05:46Food, massage, boring finance news.
05:50She's like a high-paying nanny here.
05:52Aside from having meals, I never go out.
05:55I keep the storage room spotless.
05:57There are old furniture and plenty of sunlight.
06:00I often sit by the window all afternoon.
06:03Like an old person.
06:05Sometimes Hugh would pass by.
06:07He'd stop and watch quietly like this.
06:11As if we share the same burden.
06:14Today, we're having lunch.
06:16It is very quiet.
06:17Only the faint clink of cutlery and bowls.
06:19My phone suddenly buzzes.
06:21Jarring in the quiet living room.
06:24Hugh frowns slightly.
06:26Mom stops eating and glares at me.
06:28No phones during mealtime.
06:30Hang it up.
06:31I check my phone.
06:32And see the name.
06:34It is Yara.
06:35I hang it up.
06:36But it buzzes once more.
06:38I end the call again.
06:39When it buzzes once more, Hugh says softly.
06:43Answer it.
06:43He adds.
06:44It's noisy.
06:45I walk to the balcony.
06:47And answer it.
06:48Yara shouts.
06:50Jane, you took the debit card.
06:52On purpose, didn't you?
06:54I move my phone away.
06:55What?
06:56Dad said it's not at home.
06:58You must have stolen it.
07:00There's $5,000 in it.
07:01I grin.
07:02I worked a side gig and earned the $5,000.
07:06It belongs to the family.
07:08Yara says firmly.
07:09Dad's upset because he has no money.
07:12Transfer it now?
07:14Or I'll tell mom about it.
07:15I could hear dad cursing as he smashes stuff.
07:19You ingrate.
07:20I should have killed you when I had the chance.
07:23Although he's far away.
07:25His voice crushes me.
07:27I didn't steal it.
07:28I say calmly.
07:29It's for my medical bill.
07:31What's wrong with you?
07:34Yara scoffs.
07:35Drop the act.
07:36Do it.
07:37Or I'll tell everyone you don't care about dad.
07:40I look at the blood red flowers at the balcony.
07:44Yara, you made the bed.
07:46You lie in it.
07:47Leave me alone.
07:48Then I hang up and block her number.
07:51As I turn around, my nose feels hot.
07:53I touch it and found blood.
07:55I frantically cover it with the tissue.
07:58And try to stop the bleeding.
08:00Blood flows down my throat and makes me nauseous.
08:04I bolt to the restroom.
08:05In the mirror, half my face is soaked in red.
08:09I turn the faucet and scrub hard.
08:11What's wrong?
08:12A voice behind me frees me in place.
08:15In the mirror, I see Hugh standing at the door.
08:18His gaze darkens when he sees the mess on my face.
08:21I wipe my face roughly.
08:23Nosebleed, I say.
08:24Maybe just dryness.
08:26Hugh didn't say anything.
08:27He walks over and gives me a fresh towel.
08:30Here, I take it and cover my nose.
08:32Thanks, Hugh.
08:33He looks at the red stain in the sink.
08:37Happens a lot?
08:38Sometimes.
08:39I lied.
08:40It's happening more often lately.
08:42Hugh stared at me.
08:44Get yourself checked.
08:45He says.
08:46It's an old issue.
08:47I lower my head as I try to leave.
08:50Jane.
08:51You don't have to tiptoe around here.
08:54You're different from Betty.
08:56I pause, looking up.
08:57His expression is still cold.
08:59But there's also something else.
09:02If it hurts, say so.
09:04Don't tough it out.
09:05Then he turns and leaves.
09:07Leaving me alone in the restroom.
09:10The towel still smells faintly of pine.
09:12It's his scent.
09:14I also sense death.
09:15Hugh has a secret.
09:17I know, because I saw a bottle like mine.
09:19In his study trash can.
09:21It's a strong painkiller.
09:23The kind for cancer patients.
09:24One day, mom says to bring him fruit.
09:27Hugh isn't around.
09:28He went to the hospital.
09:30I'm on my way out when I see.
09:32A familiar bottle in the trash can.
09:35I check it and saw the ibuprofen label.
09:38But it contains morphine.
09:40I've done the same thing.
09:42Putting my medicine in a regular vitamin bottle.
09:45Fooling myself and everyone else.
09:47Turns out my high and mighty stepdad.
09:49The man who many called cold-blooded.
09:51Is silently enduring it as well.
09:54I put the bottle back in feign ignorance.
09:57At night, Hugh returns home.
09:59He looks even paler than usual.
10:01His steps unsteady.
10:02Mom reaches out to help him.
10:04Don't touch me.
10:05He recoils, voice strained.
10:07Mom's hand freezes mid-air.
10:09Her eyes reddening.
10:10Hugh, what did I do wrong?
10:12I'm just tired.
10:14Hugh heads upstairs.
10:16He pauses when he walks past me.
10:18I catch the strong scent of disinfectant.
10:22And faint blood.
10:24That's dialysis.
10:25At night, his voice drifts over in the dark.
10:28Hoarse and tired.
10:30I walk over obediently.
10:31Hi, Hugh.
10:32Do you play chess?
10:33He asks.
10:34A bit.
10:35Play with me.
10:36I sit across from him.
10:37I see his pale face and sweaty forehead.
10:40In the moonlight.
10:42He's in pain just like me.
10:44We play three games.
10:45It's utterly quiet.
10:46Except for the sound of chess pieces.
10:48He plays like he's letting off steam.
10:51While I'm calm and methodical.
10:53Scared to lose?
10:54Hugh asks suddenly.
10:56I can't lose.
10:57I said.
10:58He chuckles.
10:59Life is always a losing game.
11:01No matter what, we still lose.
11:03I didn't argue.
11:05The last game ends at daybreak.
11:07I'm about to pack up the chess.
11:09When Hugh suddenly stops me.
11:11Lifting his gaze.
11:13He looks right into my eyes.
11:15Jane.
11:16When will you speak about the report?
11:19Under your pillow?
11:20My hands freeze on the piece.
11:22And my heart skips a beat.
11:24He found out.
11:25Figures.
11:25In this house.
11:26He can find out anything he wants to know.
11:29You snooped.
11:30My voice is dry.
11:31He didn't hide it well.
11:33Hugh pulls back and leans on the couch.
11:35Expression cold.
11:36You might die anytime.
11:38Why not treat it?
11:40There's no point pretending it now.
11:42I don't want to treat it.
11:44I look at him calmly.
11:45Life is torture.
11:47Might as well die.
11:48Hugh fell silent.
11:50You must have seen the bottle in the study.
11:52He says.
11:53I respond.
11:55Yeah.
11:55That's medicine for the dying.
11:57Hugh gives a bitter chuckle.
11:59That's me.
12:01At that moment.
12:02The tension in the air vanishes.
12:04Mary would freak out if she knew.
12:06She sees me as her meal ticket.
12:09I won't tell.
12:10I promised.
12:11I know you won't.
12:12Then Hugh began seeing me.
12:14As a fellow patient.
12:16If it hurts say so.
12:18Take the medicine in my study.
12:20If the pain is too much.
12:21Don't fight it.
12:22My nose stings.
12:24Thanks.
12:24Since then.
12:25Things between Hugh and I changed.
12:28And mom notices it at once.
12:30Mom starts nagging again.
12:32Don't wear a cap in here.
12:35I've been losing hair lately.
12:37So.
12:37I got a knit cap.
12:39Take it off now.
12:40Mom tries to grab my knit cap.
12:43Hugh suddenly reaches out and stops her.
12:46Leave her be.
12:47Hugh says calmly.
12:48Eat.
12:49Mom is stunned.
12:50Her hand freezes.
12:51She glances at Hugh.
12:53Then looks at me.
12:54Disbelief in her eyes.
12:55Hugh has never intervened.
12:58Hugh.
12:58I was just worried about her.
13:00Well don't.
13:01Hugh stands firm.
13:03Mom pulls back.
13:04Feeling embarrassed.
13:06Doubt and envy clouds her eyes.
13:08She doesn't get it.
13:09She's the lady of the house.
13:11So why would Hugh take my side?
13:13Dad calls again in the afternoon.
13:16Mom answers it this time.
13:17Her voice cuts through the room.
13:19Loud and angry.
13:20Money again?
13:22Didn't I lend you $20,000?
13:24You gambled it away?
13:26Peter that's just outrageous.
13:27I sit on the balcony with a book, but I can't focus.
13:33Yara's voice comes from the speaker, sobbing.
13:36Mom, please save Dad.
13:37If he doesn't pay, they'll chop off his hands.
13:40We sold everything, even my phone.
13:43Get Jane to call Mr. Zeller.
13:45Now it's my problem.
13:47Mom hangs up.
13:48Storms into my room.
13:50Slams my book to the floor.
13:52You're reading?
13:53Yara's being threatened.
13:55I look at the book.
13:57The cover is bent.
13:58She asked for it.
13:59I say calmly.
14:00Why are you so cruel?
14:02Mom pointed at me.
14:03That's your sister.
14:04And your dad.
14:05Go beg Hugh to lend us money.
14:07$50,000 is enough.
14:09I looked at her.
14:10In her eyes, my dignity and even my life is worth less than Yara's tears.
14:15I'm not begging anyone, I say.
14:17She slaps me across the face.
14:19My head snaps to the side.
14:21My ears buzzed.
14:22Suddenly, a cold voice cuts through.
14:25Who hit her?
14:26Hugh stands there.
14:28His face was dark.
14:30Mom panics.
14:31Hugh, you're home?
14:32He walks in.
14:33Looks at my swollen face.
14:35Then at the book on the floor.
14:37I'll pay the $50,000.
14:38He says.
14:39Mom lights up.
14:40Really?
14:41Thank you, Hugh.
14:42I look to him sharply.
14:44Hugh isn't looking at Mom.
14:45He's looking at me.
14:46His eyes say what only I can tell.
14:48Call it a settlement.
14:49He picks the book up, dusts it off, and puts it down.
14:53I want to see what Yara does with it.
14:55What she'll make of your dad.
14:57Sometimes money isn't savior.
14:59It's the perpetrator.
15:01Mom doesn't get it.
15:02But I do.
15:03Days go by.
15:04My hair starts falling as clumps.
15:06It's everywhere.
15:09I decided to shave my hair.
15:11And wear a knit cap every day.
15:13Hugh's condition worsened, too.
15:15I hear him coughing in the study.
15:18Sometimes like he'd cough his last breath.
15:20We're like two ghosts under the same roof.
15:23Covering for each other.
15:25One afternoon, the weather was nice.
15:27I'm in the garden.
15:28When Hugh walks over with the chessboard.
15:31Let's play.
15:32I nod.
15:34We sit under the wisteria.
15:36Yara keeps asking for money, huh?
15:38Hugh places a piece.
15:39Asking absentmindedly.
15:41I know.
15:42Although I blocked her.
15:44She goes through, mom.
15:45Mom's too soft.
15:47She gives in behind Hugh's back.
15:49Your dad sold the house.
15:50Hugh drops the bombshell.
15:52My hands pause.
15:55He gambled it all away.
15:58They live in a basement now.
16:00Hugh looks at me.
16:01Wanna visit them?
16:02I shake my head.
16:04That's their mess.
16:05Hugh smiles.
16:07You're handling it well.
16:08Not really.
16:09I put my piece down.
16:10No energy left.
16:12Hating is too tiring.
16:13Even breathing feels hard.
16:15Dizziness hits me.
16:17The board spins.
16:19The pieces all merge.
16:21I reach for the table.
16:23And miss.
16:24I fall backward.
16:25In my last bit of consciousness.
16:27I see Hugh's face, panic stricken.
16:30He drops the piece and runs to me.
16:32It's the first time I've seen this look.
16:34I wake up.
16:35In my room and not the hospital.
16:37I sighed in relief.
16:39Hugh sits by the bed.
16:40Holding my report.
16:41You're up.
16:43He folds it and sets it on the nightstand.
16:46I'm not in the hospital.
16:47I rasp.
16:49You didn't wanna go.
16:50Hugh looks at me.
16:52Plus your mom would know.
16:54You didn't want that, did you?
16:56I nod.
16:58Don't mention it.
16:59Hugh pours me water.
17:00I hired a private doctor.
17:02It's not good.
17:03It's pressing on the optic nerve.
17:05You could go blind.
17:06The pressure in your skull will worsen.
17:08He lays out the facts.
17:11I know.
17:11I take a sip.
17:13How long do I have?
17:14They said without treatment.
17:16You could.
17:17He doesn't finish.
17:18I already knew I'd die soon.
17:20Good.
17:20I smile.
17:22Sooner than I thought.
17:23He looked at me and smiled.
17:24His gaze heavy with grief.
17:26Jane, you're only 18.
17:28So what?
17:29Some live until 80, miserably.
17:3118 years is enough for me.
17:33Suddenly noise comes from downstairs.
17:35There's mom's voice, crying and screaming.
17:38Mom, I want to die.
17:40It's Yara.
17:41She's here.
17:41I frown.
17:43Hugh stands up.
17:44Stay.
17:45I'll go take a look.
17:46Me too.
17:47I throw off the covers.
17:48I want to see what Yara has become in this life.
17:52He doesn't stop me.
17:54He helps me down the stairs.
17:56The living room is a mess.
17:58Yara kneels on the floor, covered in injuries.
18:00Her face is swollen.
18:01Her lip bleeding.
18:02Her clothes were torn.
18:03Skin bruised.
18:05Mom holds her, sobbing.
18:07My poor baby.
18:08Who did this to you?
18:10Yara snaps her head up when she sees us.
18:13She glares daggers at me.
18:15Happy now, Jane?
18:16You hid in comfort.
18:17While dad beat me to death.
18:19How could you be so heartless?
18:21I stand on the stairs, looking down at her.
18:23Did I make you go to dad?
18:25I ask blandly.
18:26You chose that yourself.
18:28Said you'd leave the good life to me.
18:30Well, I took it.
18:32Yara is speechless.
18:33She gets up and lunges at me.
18:35It's your fault.
18:36You stole my luck.
18:38Last time, you lived it up with dad.
18:40Why did it change this time?
18:41She blurted the secret out.
18:43Mom freezes up.
18:44What last time?
18:45Yara, what are you saying?
18:47Yara has lost her mind.
18:48Mom, she's reborn.
18:50So am I.
18:51In the last life, dad got rich.
18:53From demolition.
18:54She stole my luck and gave dad to me.
18:57She wanted me dead.
18:59Mom is lost and thinks Yara was joking.
19:01But I know she's truly broken.
19:04That gap between our lives broke her.
19:07Yara.
19:07I slowly walk downstairs to her.
19:10You think dad quit gambling himself?
19:12Yara pauses.
19:14Yeah?
19:14I bought it with my life.
19:16I look her in the eyes, biting each word.
19:18Before I took that factory job, I had late stage brain cancer.
19:22Had no money to treat it.
19:23I worked to pay debt.
19:24Ten hour shifts every day.
19:26I worked through coughing up blood.
19:28Until I collapsed in front of him.
19:30And nearly died.
19:32That's what woke him up.
19:33I traded my life for a shred of his conscience.
19:36He quit and held on to the house.
19:38Got lucky with demolition.
19:40But this time, no one paid his debts.
19:42He gambled it all away.
19:43Sold the house.
19:44No house, no buyout.
19:47Room goes silent.
19:49Yara stares.
19:50Mouth open.
19:52No way, you're lying.
19:54Believe it or not, I say.
19:57Nothing is free.
19:59Every gift has a price.
20:02You chose dad.
20:04That suffering was yours to bear.
20:07Yara crumples down.
20:09Mom stares, horrified.
20:11Jane what?
20:12Brain tumor?
20:12You're dying?
20:14I turn to mom and take off my knit cap.
20:18My bare scalp, just a few thin strands.
20:21But how I look now is frightening enough.
20:24Pale, skin and bone, like a skeleton.
20:27Mom, I'm dying too, for real this time.
20:30Mom breaks down.
20:32She looks at me, screams, and collapses.
20:35House in chaos.
20:37Hugh calls an ambulance.
20:38Both are sent to the hospital.
20:40I go too.
20:41My nosebleed won't stop.
20:44Emergency treatment's done.
20:45My nose is packed with cotton, breathing through my mouth.
20:49Mom wakes up, sits by my bed with the diagnosis.
20:53She's sobbing.
20:55Why?
20:55You're so young.
20:57Why didn't you tell me?
20:59I was so wrong.
21:00She grabs my hand, soaking it with tears.
21:03I look at her.
21:04I feel nothing.
21:06Mom, stop crying.
21:07I mumble.
21:09It's loud.
21:09Mom covers her mouth, tears still flowing.
21:14Yara sits on the bed nearby.
21:16She looks like a broken rag doll.
21:18She stares at me blankly.
21:20No hate left, just fear and confusion.
21:23Jane, Yara calls.
21:25Trade with your life?
21:26I ignore her.
21:27Too tired.
21:28Hugh returns after paying and sighs.
21:32She needs to be admitted now.
21:34Slim chance of recovery, but it eases pain.
21:37Mom nods.
21:38Treat her, whatever it costs.
21:41Hugh, please save Jane.
21:44She moves to beg.
21:45Hugh stops her.
21:47I will.
21:48I'll spend everything if I have to.
21:50I look at Hugh.
21:51He winks at me.
21:52I know he's putting on a show.
21:54To calm mom and let me die with dignity.
21:57Days pass.
21:58I move to the best private room.
22:00Mom is there every day.
22:02She wipes me, feeds me, shares old stories.
22:05She's trying to make up for 18 years.
22:07It's too little, too late.
22:09I'm asleep most of the time.
22:10I wake to Hugh reading in the corner.
22:14Yara visits sometimes, too.
22:16She won't come close.
22:17She keeps her distance, eyes full of guilt.
22:20One day, I felt a little better.
22:22Hugh wheels me to the garden for air.
22:24Your mom's lost a lot of weight.
22:27She deserves it.
22:28I look at the dry leaves.
22:30A little late.
22:31People never value what they have.
22:34Hugh coughs.
22:35Doctor says I don't have long.
22:38We smile at each other.
22:39See you on the other side.
22:41Deal.
22:41We'll play chess there.
22:43A familiar figure rushes over.
22:46It's my dad, Peter Moore.
22:48He somehow found out I was here.
22:50He had a looked like a beggar.
22:54Jane, my daughter.
22:55He tries to hug me.
22:57Hugh steps in front of me and kicks him away.
23:00Get out.
23:01Dad hits the floor, throwing a fit.
23:03You rich people stole my daughter.
23:06Jane, dad.
23:07I stare at this man.
23:08The dad I gave my life for.
23:10The dad Yara fought for.
23:12Disgusting.
23:13Dad.
23:14I call out to him.
23:15He scrambles up, face full of hope.
23:18Yeah?
23:18My good girl?
23:19Money?
23:20I'm dying.
23:21I have no money.
23:22I point to my head.
23:23Stage 4 brain tumor.
23:25If you want it, I'll give you that.
23:27Dad freezes.
23:28Dad sees my frailty.
23:30Fear flickers in his eyes.
23:32Disgusting.
23:33Just disgusting.
23:34He gets up cursing.
23:35Brushes off his pants.
23:37Why did I end up with two useless kids?
23:38One half beaten, one dying.
23:41I must be the unluckiest man alive.
23:43Without another word, he runs away.
23:45Like he'd catch something.
23:47I watch him go and laugh.
23:49Then, the tears come.
23:51That's family.
23:53It's worth less than money and survival.
23:55Hugh crouches down and wipes my tears.
23:58Don't look.
23:59Not worth of it.
24:00Yeah.
24:00I nod.
24:01Let's go back.
24:02I'm tired.
24:03My health keeps declining.
24:05My vision blurs.
24:06I can't make out faces and can only recognize voices.
24:09Mom cries every day, eyes puffy and red.
24:12She goes to church daily, prays by my bed, begging God to save me.
24:16I listen to her prayers, irritated.
24:19Mom, stop.
24:21If God actually cared, he wouldn't let this happen.
24:24Mom freezes.
24:25Her prayer book falls.
24:27Jane, I want some BBQ ribs.
24:29I cut in.
24:30Okay, I'll make them right now.
24:33She grabs her book and rushes out.
24:35I know I can't eat anymore.
24:37I just wanted her gone.
24:39I need some quiet.
24:40Only me and Hugh are left in the room.
24:42Mr. Zeller.
24:43I call out to him.
24:44He writes in my palm.
24:46He's here.
24:47Stop the treatment.
24:49Pull the tubes.
24:50Tubes everywhere.
24:51It's too much.
24:52I want to go with dignity.
24:54Hugh's hand trembles.
24:56Okay, he says.
24:57I'll tell her when she gets here.
25:00One more thing.
25:01I pull a card from under my pillow.
25:04Hugh's $50,000.
25:05Still untouched.
25:08Pin is my birthday.
25:09Leave it for Yara.
25:10She's foolish, but she's my sister.
25:13Have her use this to get away from dad.
25:15Start over somewhere new.
25:17Hugh takes the card.
25:19Still soft-hearted.
25:20No.
25:21I close my eyes.
25:22Wherever.
25:23After this, I don't owe you.
25:25Mom returns with steaming BBQ ribs.
25:28Jane, come eat.
25:29Made them with extra spices.
25:31I smell them, but I can't open my mouth.
25:33I look at Mom's blurry face.
25:35Mom, I'm tired.
25:37I want to sleep.
25:38Mom seems to sense something.
25:40The container crashes to the floor.
25:42The food splatters.
25:44Jane, don't sleep.
25:45Look at me.
25:46Please look at me.
25:47She rushes over, shaking my body.
25:50Stop.
25:51Hugh pulls her away.
25:52Let her go.
25:53She's in too much pain.
25:54Mom crumples to the floor, sobbing.
25:57Her cries are full of regret and despair.
25:59I hear her crying.
26:01My body feels weightless.
26:03Like a feather drifting up into the air.
26:05I see my past self working the line.
26:09Running through the snow.
26:11Foolish Yara.
26:13Arrogant dad.
26:15It's all over.
26:16I'm finally free.
26:18Not coming back next time.
26:20One last time.
26:21My final words.
26:23Then the world goes dark.
26:25Forever.
26:26Jane is gone.
26:27She died on a sunny afternoon.
26:29The funeral is simple.
26:30Just Mom, Hugh, and Yara.
26:33Dad doesn't come.
26:34He got his legs broken for stealing and was left under a bridge.
26:38Mom's hair turns white overnight.
26:40She's not quite all there anymore.
26:42She sits in the garden every day, clutching Jane's photo.
26:45Mumbles that Jane needs more sun.
26:48Hugh gives Yara the card.
26:50Jane left this for you.
26:52Leave and start over.
26:54Yara holds it.
26:55Too weak to stand.
26:56Jane, I'm so sorry.
26:58She finally got it.
26:59Some luck can't be taken.
27:01Some pain can't be avoided.
27:03She leaves the city.
27:05Moves to a small town.
27:07And works at a coffee shop.
27:08It's hard work, but it's honest work.
27:10Hugh's health gives out too.
27:12He passes three months after Jane.
27:15Peacefully.
27:16In his will, he donates most of his estate.
27:19Leaves just enough for Mom's care.
27:21Too much money is just trouble.
27:23Mom is placed in the best care home.
27:26But she recognizes no one.
27:28She only remembers her daughter, Jane.
27:30The sweet girl who hated cold, loved sun.
27:34On rainy days, she calls out to the window.
27:38Jane, it's raining.
27:39Come home.
27:40BBQ ribs.
27:41But no one ever answers.
27:43The rain keeps falling, washing away this world's filth and every regret that came too late.
27:48Sheeta keeps on watching every night.
27:49She covers her baby.
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