The Last of 99 Goodbyes

Summary

When my appendix bursts, my parents, my brother, and even my fiancé are all too busy celebrating my sister's birthday.

I'm outside the operating room, frantically calling every family member I can think of to sign the consent form, but every call is either ignored or hung up on.

After hanging up on me, my fiancé, Joel Graham, texts back.

"Sophie, stop being dramatic. It's Yvette's 18th birthday today. Whatever it is can wait until after the party."

I quietly set my phone down and sign the consent form myself.