Agenda

By Virginia Aird

Upon receiving devastating news, an emotionally scarred woman takes it upon herself to become both judge and jury. Watch out if you happen to wind up on this woman's bucket list.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Virginia Aird
• Release date: Dec 4, 2013
• ISBN: 9781311083968

Virginia Aird

Dear Reader, Thank you for sharing in the excitement of my novels! I am a church choir singer, wife and mother of two. To acquire a real "taste" of my literary essence, here is my recipe for a delicious read: - 1 strong,sensitive female - 1 sensitive,strong male -Add in several heaping spoonfuls of full-bodied love -Season throughout with salty characters -Pepper with good and evil -Blend above ingredients together--along with a hefty sprinkling of sensuality and sweetness -Stir in chunks of raw emotion -Keep it juicy -Steam and serve!

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Agenda

By Virginia Aird

Copyright 2013 Virginia Aird

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This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to a living person, place or thing, is purely coincidental.

Agenda

So what’s it gonna be, Doc? Do I get to break out the champagne, or should I start making out my will?

One glimpse at the middle-aged oncologist said it all. He replied sadly, I’m so sorry, Clarice. As we suspected, your cancer is no longer contained in the lungs. You have what they refer to as brain metastases.

Trying her damnedest to steady her suddenly quivering lips that were severely riddled with mouth sores from her excessive chemo treatments, she jokingly piped, Not my genius brain, too! Well, I will have none of that. My mind shall remain as alert as ever. I will continue to put out my literary masterpieces to my adoring fans.

Doctor Rayborne allowed Clarice her brief moment of denial. His line of work never got any easier in the telling. He was acutely aware of one thing: Each and every patient needed and deserved to retain his or her own level of emotional dignity.

Tears welled up in Clarice’s expressive blue eyes and, not surprisingly, in the doctor’s as well.

Exactly how long do I have?

He grimaced. I think the onset of a month at most. It could be even…shorter. We can continue with your palliative treatment to minimize your symptoms and improve your comfort level.

She sighed. You mean more lung drainage?

Yes. The pleurodesis procedure has worked well on you, but now that you are terminal, it will only…prolong the inevitable.

His somber patient gulped. I really do not wish to prolong any of this. What’s the point?

Dr. Rayborne reached out and patted her gently on the shoulder. The point is to ease your pain level. We’ve given you radiation therapy for your chest and spine pain. Now, for brain metastases, corticosteroid treatment is recommended. This therapy works very well to reduce any speech problems, headaches, or seizures that you may experience.

She scoffed, Wow, I have all that to look forward to? I don’t know; I may just have to pass on all of this.

Doctor Rayborne looked her directly in the eye. These treatments are available if you want them. You are not obliged. I only want to help you.

The woebegone patient met and held his intense gaze. "How long do I really have, Doc?"

The oncologist sighed regrettably. "I’m not God. But given your seven pound weight loss in the last week, your