Two days later, Attica received the call that she knew was coming. She was ready for the call. "Attica, your father is not going to make it till tonight. You need to come see him. He is now spitting up blood and he can barely breathe. The doctors are here with him. But, you need to come say your goodbye to him." Her mother spoke to her on the phone. "Yes mom, I am on my way there. I will be there within fifteen minutes." Attica hung up the phone. Jasper looked at her. "It's your father, isn't it?" Jasper asked. "Yes, he's not going to make it through the night. He is coughing up blood and having a hard time breathing. I knew it was coming but I was hoping for more time." Attica spoke softly. She was trying to not show emotions. She knew she had to be strong for her mother right now.
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