“Doc? What do the reports Say?”
“Sam is suffering from Alzheimers Sree and you know that it is a downward descent from here”
“Yes, Doc. I knew his family history, never thought Sam would test positive so early in our lives.”
“Well, he is nearing his sixties! Need help?”
“Not really, kids are grown up and settled. Thank God, we had them in quick succession! Will have to tell them too. Obviously, things are going to be tough but I will manage Doc.”
“Keep in mind, my suggestions and get Sam for regular check-ups”
“Will do Doc!”
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“Hi Sree, I am sorry but the prognosis isn't too good. His condition has deteriorated real fast. You have to go in for a full-time nurse now. You cannot leave him alone. Inform the children too.”
“What is the point Doc? Even if they come, they will see a mere vegetable and not their loving father. It is heart-wrenching really. He has forgotten us all.”
“Sree, please don’t give up, having come so far!”
“Not to my dying day Doc! I keep showing old photos, talk about good old days, even though there is no response.”
“Don’t worry Sree. Take tomorrow off. After all, it is your birthday! I will cover for you, the least I can do for my dear buddy Sam!”
“No Doc! Without Sam, all days are same!!”
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“Good Morning Sam, This is your wife Sree. Remember me? Here, let me take you out in the Sun, where we can sit and read the papers while we have our morning tea! Like the old times”
“What is it, Sam? Why are you holding my hand so tightly?”
“HaaapppyyyyyBuddddayyyyy Srrrrrrrrr”
And Sam closed his eyes….
