I Said Goodbye In The ICU—Then I Heard What I Was Never Meant To Hear

go home. Get some rest. You’ve been here for two weeks without a break. You’re exhausted. Go home. Take a real shower. Sleep in your own bed. Come back tonight. I promise I’ll call you immediately if anything changes.”

I started to protest, but Susan was right. I was beyond exhausted. Maybe I did need a few hours away. Just a few.

“Okay. Just for a little continue reading …