A World Outside
Outside our room, other pet owners spoke in gentle tones, their casual conversations offering an odd sense of comfort amid the quiet chaos of the clinic. I observed them, their laughter and shared pet stories like fragments of a world that felt suddenly distant. Their calm eased me slightly, even as I remained trapped in my own storm of worry. It all felt like watching life through a pane of glass—close, yet unreachable. My focus returned to Max, searching his face for any sign that things might one day feel alright again.
A World Outside
Dr. Lane’s New Findings
Dr. Lane returned with a steady expression, holding the results from the additional tests, and the seriousness in her face made my heart jump. “We’ve got some new information,” she said, her voice calm but resolute, pulling the room into a tense stillness as we hung on her words. The air felt heavier, the space tighter, as I braced myself—hoping whatever she discovered would finally point us toward the right path for Max.
Dr. Lane’s New Findings
